Early summer was marked by a succession of violent storms that raised concerns of vine health

The wine's perfectly integrated acidity and floral lift give the finish great hang time

long and sappy finish

Taking lightness to the extreme in some cases

I undertook a comprehensive tasting of current releases that range from dry Furmint to their extraordinary Esszencias (the spelling that they use

Vougeraie, Terres de Famille Pinot Noir Vintage:2015 Early summer was marked by(this is now 100% from the Hautes Ctes de Nuits and young vines everywhere in the Cte). An earthy, ripe and nicely fresh nose combines notes of mostly red and dark pinot fruit. The racy, delicious and solidly detailed middleweight flavors exude a refreshing salinity on the clean, inviting and sneaky long finish. This is very good for its level and worth a look.