Arlaud, Morey Saint Denis Ruchots

Arlaud, Morey Saint Denis Ruchots(from 40+ year old vines). This was especially difficult to read to the high level of gas and reduction. On the plus side there is good vibrancy and detail to the delicious middle weight flavors that possess slightly better fruit tannin balance though the finish is noticeably warm. This too is a bit of a question mark.

white peach and a whiff of fennel

The 2014 Barbaresco sees fruit sourced from the lower part of the Asili cru with some smaller amounts from Rabajà

What impresses me most about the 2009s is the elegance of their tannin

it will be a candidate for perfection down the road

indeed it is very Chambollesque

Kirwan is a Margaux classified growth that is making noticeable improvement

so there is plenty of Nebbiolo structure and tannin

Here too there is good freshness to the slightly riper aromas of grapefruit

the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard gives up notes of warm blackcurrants

with delicate honeyed/buttery tones

and the barrels are only 10% new

The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus ex Machina is a stunner in the vintage