We didn't hesitate to decant it given its infant age and had it decanted for two hours before serving. The nose was very welcoming with fresh cherries, enchanting smokiness and a bit of greeness. Contrary to what the reviews (barrel tasting were done in 2023/24 I think) said, I did not find much wood in the palate but rather beautiful red cherries and vosne-spice with silky tannins; the fruit part was more dominating and that was probably the reason why it felt so easy-drinking at the moment; the savoriness was irresistable, as well. Finish was as of intense power as the palate but it was never overwhelming. Such a beutifully balanced VR that unfortuntely I only got to get one bottle of it!

The 2018 Bourgogne from CT, at first, gave a comparable nose except for the addition of some mushroom. The palate possessed way less power and the finish was short.

The VR 1er almost nailed the WOTN until the 2016 JFM Bonnes Mares slowly slowly unveiled itself in the glass...