Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret Hautes-Cotes de Nuits La Croix 2022 750ml

The bouquet is dense, juicy, and very clean. In the foreground, dominant notes of succulent red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, and currant dominate, sometimes with a hint of wild strawberry and blueberry. The fruity background is complemented by delicate touches: vanilla, licorice, light dried herbs, mint, as well as a note of bitter orange zest and undergrowth. Oak aging gives it refined nuances of cocoa, roasted hazelnut, and fresh tobacco. The palate is refreshing, silky, and well‑structured. The wine is medium‑bodied, with a delicate, “airy” texture typical of Burgundian wines. It delights with its juiciness and excellent balance. The acidity is lively, crystalline, forming the “backbone” of the wine, giving it elegance and energy. The tannins are fine‑grained, “powdery,” fully integrated, gently enveloping the tongue without any astringency. The flavor echoes the aroma, dominated by cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, and lingonberry, which give way to notes of blackberry and blueberry. The finish is long, persistent, very clean, and warming, with a pleasant mineral salinity.