Roulot, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru other_regions_italy celery and cool stone minerality

celery and cool stone minerality add nice contrast

with red tea and sandalwood hints throughout

giving way to ripe blackberries with a subtle citrus twang

the Cabernet Franc dominated 2012 El Alma de Jonata incorporates 13% Cabernet Sauvignon

A top note of herbal tea is present on the otherwise earthy and brooding nose of red currant and dark raspberry

Roulot, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru other_regions_italy celery and cool stone minerality(from Bas des Duresses and Les Grands Champs; 50% whole clusters). This is aromatically similar to the Monthlie though with a much broader array of floral elements thanks to the substantial percentage of whole clusters. The barely middleweight flavors are also on the lighter side but with better punch and notably better depth on the lingering and slightly more structured finale. This is really quite pretty and fashioned in an understated style.