Bruno Clavelier, Corton Rognet other_regions

Bruno Clavelier, Corton Rognet other_regionsThere is excellent aromatic complexity to the nose that reflects of rose petal, lavender, plum, dark currant, warm earth and a hint of leather. The dense and powerful broad shouldered flavors possess plenty of dry extract that largely, if not completely, buffers the exceptionally firm though not hard or even especially rustic tannins shaping the strikingly long finish that displays the same dazzling complexity as the nose. This is excellent but it

the supporting tannins are somewhat drying and this tends to cut the finish short

cherry compote and licorice

honeyed fruit

a wonderfully broad array of spice elements

I know only one other person in Piedmont who has a similarly sharp memory that goes that far back

dark fruit

showing immense purity and power all in one package

Deep in color

I loved this wine

but this is a super-impressive wine in every way

new leather and mint all build in the glass

with restrained tannins and no rough edges