2010 Hospices de Beaune MNSC

Drinking at a friend's home.

2010 Hospices de Beaune Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Rousseau-Deslandes, mis en bouteille par Lucien Le Moine pour MNSC - initially the nose was more muted, with a tiny bit of heavily toasted oak struggling to escape. There was acidity here along with a little sugary sweetness. Nose opened up after half an hour, and the heavy toast that I have come to expect from this wine finally emerged. Drinking pretty well.