Rating 91
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Burgundy
France
ABV 13%
Price $36.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-04-22

Perfect For

Long-Term Aging, Special Occasion Splurges, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir , Tempranillo

Domaine Thierry Mortet Maranges La Fussiere Premier Cru 2016 Review

Forest floor greets you as you take aromas of cinnamon and clove with a tinge of coconut and caraway. As it opens a bit there are subtle notes of tea and leather, even a whisper of rose petals. The tannin frames the palate with a core of playful acidity not letting the wine gain too much weight. It is evolving.

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Domaine Thierry Mortet Maranges La Fussiere Premier Cru 2016
Forest floor greets you as you take aromas of cinnamon and clove with a tinge of coconut and caraway. As it opens a bit there are subtle notes of tea and leather, even a whisper of rose petals. The tannin frames the palate with a core of playful acidity not letting the wine gain too much weight. It is evolving.

Reviewed On: 04-22-2019
91
POINTS
Domaine Thierry Mortet Maranges La Fussiere Premier Cru 2016
Forest floor greets you as you take aromas of cinnamon and clove with a tinge of coconut and caraway. As it opens a bit there are subtle notes of tea and leather, even a whisper of rose petals. The tannin frames the palate with a core of playful acidity not letting the wine gain too much weight. It is evolving.

Reviewed On: 04-22-2019