Aromas of cherries, cassis and plums, complemented by rich bass notes of dark chocolate and loamy soil, introduce the 2018 Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre, a medium to full-bodied, firm and muscular wine, its deep core of concentrated fruit structured around an ample chassis of youthfully chewy tannin. This is a powerful, old-school Aloxe with plenty of stuffing, but it will demand patience.