Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Size:6x750ml The Riserva is only produced

The Riserva is only produced in truly exceptional years and represents the single-best barrel of the bunch

Floral black fruit and spice mark the nose here

It's much softer than the still-bright 2011

floral and spiced apple

Domaine Michel Mallard, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert Size:6x750ml The Riserva is only producedModerately generous wood sets off the cooler and reserved nose that blends notes of both red and dark currant aromas that are liberally cut with earth and forest floor elements. There is fine richness and concentration to the powerful and muscular big bodied flavors that coat the palate with sappy dry extract that contrasts somewhat with the long but somewhat lean finish.