Louis Boillot, Volnay Angles

Louis Boillot, Volnay Angles(from 35+ year old vines). Smoky reduction and wood serve as a pungent introduction to the rich and relatively full bodied flavors that are succulent but less vibrant on the lingering if mildly chewy if not actually tough finish. This may better come together but its a bit awkward today.

with well-structured confident tannins and a deep swirl of black pepper

13% Mourvèdre

This is a marked improvement over the 1975 Sandeman

This 2005 reveals a beautiful black cherry and cassis-scented nose

with plenty in reserve

the 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet comes mostly from the La Crau lieu-dit and was aged 18 months in 1-year-old barrels

dried fruits with a strong animal and damp-hay note

honeysuckle and blossom

This expression hits all the major cornerstones of a great Barolo

There is outstanding richness to the big-bodied and overtly powerful flavors that possess a suave mouth feel before culminating in a firm and persistent if slightly leafy finish

The 2013 Gattinara Valferana is super-expressive today

Voluptuous on the palate with loads of succulent fruit (a rarity in this challenging vintage)