Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Richebourg

Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), RichebourgMuch like the Grands Echzeaux, this is intensely floral with a cool and highly restrained nose of red berries, spice and stone scents. There is excellent volume and energy to the big bodied, intense and overtly muscular flavors that terminate in a mineral driven, dusty and beautifully long finish. This doesnt offer the same power that the Grands Echzeaux does but this is finer and the length simply doesnt quit. A first class beauty that despite the

This house makes rather restrained yet rich

Coming in at more than 70% Cabernet Franc—and aged in 50% new French oak—the 2019 Cerro Sur Red Wine is vaguely herbal

peach and a hint of pineapple

classy and focused medium full flavors that offer good richness and ample finishing punch and power

At least some patience will be required for his very good Morey villages

One day the Lazzarito may challenge the Rocche as Viettis signature Barolo

2011 and 2012

but no 2017 or 2018

50% Cabernet Sauvignon

This is also relatively elegant and cool with its combination of wild red cherry

in what is the very early going by Roagna standards

It has a potent honeyed