93+ The 2008 Rugiens Bas from the Gaunoux family is starting to blossom nicely and really is a lovely example of this classic vintage, as the wine wafts from the glass in a beautiful blend of cherries, strawberries...
93+ The 2008 Rugiens Bas from the Gaunoux family is starting to blossom nicely and really is a lovely example of this classic vintage, as the wine wafts from the glass in a beautiful blend of cherries, strawberries, gamebird, a complex base of soil tones, woodsmoke and the first signs of sous bois in the upper register. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and quite elegant in profile, with a lovely core, fine transparency, moderate tannins and a long, tangy and soil-driven finish. This still needs a few more years, but it is progressing nicely in the bottle and will be a very fine drink with just a bit more bottle age.