(from a parcel situated by the Château at the top of the slope and below the section known as Le Musigni; on the old maps, it was designated as Montiotes Hautes). A deeply pitched nose displays attractive, if discreet, spiced aromas of primarily red berry fruits that include a broad array of warm earth notes as well as animale and underbrush hints that lead to delicious, powerful and intense big-bodied flavors blessed with ample dry extract and a linear, concentrated and driving finish that displays more than a little of the classic austerity of young Clos de Vougeot, indeed one could deservedly call this Cistercian. The relatively dense tannins are actually fairly refined for the appellation but this will still require at least 15 years to be at its best. 94/2023+