de Montille, Clos Vougeot other_regions_italy

de Montille, Clos Vougeot other_regions_italy(100% stems). An elegant and ultra pure red pinot fruit nose is liberally laced with warm earth and floral nuances, both of which can be found on the equally pure and almost painfully intense flavors that possess excellent power and pin point detail, all wrapped in a youthfully austere and dramatically long finish. If this can add depth over the next decade or so, it should merit the top of my predicted range. (91 94) 2024+

the nose blasts off with lavender

mostly in 7

it is evident that the old vines bring with them a certain gravitas of tannin

25 ha parcel)

especially if given a little air

26 ha parcel planted in 1928)

This is sufficiently forward that it could be enjoyed young

quite earthy and resinous

was previously made in 2001 and 2002

licorice and blackberry jam hit the palate in a massive

destemming

These grapes are always picked last