Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis Size:6x750ml

Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis Size:6x750mlThere is a nose of floral based reduction which is what the French call bourgeon de cassis. The supple, round and very forward flavors lack the same concentration as the Amoureuses and while this is certainly pretty as the tannins are notably fine grained, its awfully light for a grand cru. (87 90) 2019+

It is strict but detailed even if not the most complex bouquet you will encounter in this vintage

yet the long growing season helped the extraction of velvety tannins

But it should please those who appreciate classic claret over the next 10 or so years

it has a firm

Edge of tarmacadam on the end

they destemmed all the grapes

The 2010 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is a blend of grapes from Adrianna and Nicasia

which displays pronounced undergrowth and sage-like aromas but is not quite endowed with the energy of the excellent Saint-Juliens

Villages level Meursault rarely gets much better than this though be prepared to be patient

spice and earth hints

It's that elusive combination of concentration and complexity

07 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines)