Francois Lamarche, Vosne Romanee other_regions_italy There is good richness and

There is good richness and an abundance of dry extract to the strikingly refined flavors that possess a gorgeous mouthfeel while delivering flat out superb length on the balanced finale

The 2001 Barolo Sarmassa (magnum) flows onto the palate with crushed rose petals

more so than the more linear and focused 2016 Brunello Pianrosso (that I preferred by a tiny margin)

It has reached its plateau of full maturity where it should remain for another decade

apt for a 30 year old Champagne – alive and kicking

Francois Lamarche, Vosne Romanee other_regions_italy There is good richness andHere too there are soft floral hints to the overtly spicy aromas of red and dark currants. The elegant very pure medium bodied flavors possess good verve as well as a seductive texture on the velvety finish where the sense of refinement is enhanced thanks to the fine grained tannins. (87 89) 2018+