Ravaut Ladoix 1er “Bois Roussot” 17

We loved this Ladoix 1er cru this year — it shows a lovely, expressive nose of ripe strawberries and a seductively smooth mouthfeel.  Jancis Robinson’s reviewer was much impressed by its “sweet red fruit with lots of ripeness and then a leathery, tarry note to finish.” We didn’t notice anything tarry, but we do think this will be an easy drinking wine, including in the nearer term — Vincent called it “éclatante,” meaning “brilliant” or “radiant.”