Bouchard Père & Fils Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus Grèves 1er Cru 2012

There is a trace of reduction present but not enough to materially detract from the violet, plum and liqueur-like dark currant aromas that are trimmed in a discreet application of wood. There is a beguiling sense of underlying tension to the broad-shouldered, rich, intense and, like the Clos de la Mousse, relatively powerful flavors that exude a fine minerality on the serious, balanced and saline-inflected finish. This should be excellent in time though note that patience will be required. Score - 92. (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, April 15, 2014)