The 2019 Lafon-Rochet is every bit as compelling today as it was from barrel. There is a feeling of elegance to the 2019 that is so striking. Sweet dark cherry, plum new leather, tobacco, licorice, spice and rose petal all grace the 2019 as it unwinds to ...
The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully fresh and lifted, with bright cherries, dusty rose and hints of sweet spice. This is soothingly soft and fleshy in feel, matched by ripe red fruits, licorice and juicy acidity that creates a zesty, fun expres...
The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Cailles 1er Cru has a bold and forthright bouquet with black cherries, black plum, crushed violet and just a touch of g. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins and gentle grip. It is fresher on the fini...
A markedly spicier and slightly cooler nose features notes of red currant, earth and a pretty floral top note. The racy, delicious and well-detailed medium weight flavors exude a subtle minerality on the lingering finish that also displays a hint of bitte...
This is aromatically similar to the Perrières with perhaps just a touch more sauvage character in evidence. The powerful if slightly less concentrated flavors pack first-rate punch on the moderately austere, vibrant and compact finale that is also built t...