This is at once a bit fresher and certainly spicier with its pretty, even airy, aromas of red currant, Asian-style tea, rose petal and a whiff of lavender. There is terrific verve to the even better delineated if not quite as seductively textured flavors ...
Domaine Bart, a traditional yet forward-thinking estate in Marsannay, has steadily gained a cult following among Burgundy enthusiasts. The "Au Champ Salomon" parcel, sitting just below the Montagne de Corton, delivers some of the appellation's most compelling Pinot Noir — layered, focused, and expressive of place.