while the 2020 vintage adds extra concentration and an impressive balance between power and finesse

and Oddero is one of the most traditional houses in Barolo with historical roots dating back to the 18th century

it's rich and broad

making it an excellent choice for those seeking a classic and terroir-driven Bordeaux with both personality and finesse

and great complexity into a luxurious and refined expression

Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac, 2019, 75cl Nyhed while the 2020 vintage addsThe 2019 Les Forts de Latour appears to have tightened up a little since I last tasted it a few years ago. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of sweet cassis fruit mingled with hints of cedar, iris, orange zest and new oak, it's medium to full bodied, lively and nicely concentrated, with a ripe core of fruit underpinned by chalky structuring tannins. While it's approachable after a decant, it certainly deserves additional patience. As readers will