Les Caves des Hautes-Côtes Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Tête de Cuvée 1996

Caves des Hautes-Côtes, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Tête de Cuvée 1996: Quite a pale pink-cherry-red hue. The nose carries barely detectable fruit, with a hint of smokiness. With time a gamy, meaty quality develops. The palate is light-medium bodied, with soft tannins and somewhat harsh acidity. Confected notes spoil what fruit there is. The finish is harsh, bitter and sweet at the same time. A poor wine, lacking balance. Poor. (10/6/00)