2005 Hospice de Beaune Premier Cru Cuvee Cyrot-Chaudron
Ele've' and put in the bottle by Andre' Porcheret at Monthe'lie, Cote-d'Or, France for Addy Bassin's Macarthur Beverages (DC)
13.5% alcohol $44.99 on sale at Macarthur Beverages (where normal prices tend to be a bit high)
Purple color; slightly transparent. Berry/cherry notes on nose and palate. Enough mouth presence to give a slightly chewy quality. Finish full of grippy tannins. Light to medium body. Very pleasing.