2021 Domaine David Duband Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cote de Nuits, France

(80% from Clos de la Roche proper and 20% from Fremières where the two total .40 ha). An earthier if less spicy nose reflects a lovely array of floral elements that include violet, rose petal and acacia. The succulent, concentrated and overtly powerful larger-scaled flavors also conclude in beautifully long and complex finale that is shaped by a firm core of tannins. This isn’t robust but it’s close so this may need close to a decade of keeping first.

Burghound