Special 2+ Bottle Pricing on Select Wines
The New Craze: Mister Wright Sampler Sets
Mister Wright Fine Wines : 1593 Third Avenue : (212) 722-4564 :
Aged in a modest 20% new oak, this bottling combines holdings in the premier crus Les Byots and Les Montaigus between 20 and 45 years of age; Byots contributes structure and power, and the higher-altitude Montaigus adds spice and refinement. Open-knit, fine, and notably spice-driven, this premier cru offers phenomenal value.
Burghound Review:
A very fresh nose reflects slightly autumnal leaf nuances along with a whiff of underbrush on the mostly red berry fruit aromas. There is better volume to the slightly more voluminous flavors where the supporting tannins are a bit riper on the lightly stony finish if mildly drying finish. Due to the fact that the structure seems riper this may well successfully age out and my rating offers the benefit of the doubt. Drink: 2024+