Torbreck, Amis Vintage:2013 bought in 2008 by Bernard

bought in 2008 by Bernard Arnault and Albert Frère

La Remissonne is the new name of Philipponnat's Mareuil-sur-Aÿ cuvée and is now sourced solely from a plot of land in the Clos des Goisses

There is fine richness and plenty of underlying tension to the utterly delicious medium-bodied flavors that exude evident minerality on the dusty

This could use better depth but more should eventually develop

Torbreck, Amis Vintage:2013 bought in 2008 by BernardIn an adolescent funk (this was stunning upon release), the 2012 Les Amis is in between the flush of youth and coming out on the other side into adult glory. Smoke and vanilla notes accent raspberry fruit, but the aromatics are somewhat dampened compared to other vintages. It's still glorious, with ample weight and richness, and a long, plush finish. This was the only one of the Les Amis I found that showed its alcohol at all, and then only as slight