sweet pipe tobacco and leather are some of the nuances that emerge from the 2014 Barbaresco Pajè

As has been the case for a number of years now

perfumed aromas of fresh flowers

Spice-accented aromas complement cassis

but they are delivered in a more undertone and one-dimensional manner

Perrier Jouet, Belle Epoque other_regions sweet pipe tobacco and leatherPerrier Jout Belle Epoque 2008 reminds me somewhat of the grace of the exceptional 1995, Cellarmaster Herv Deschamps first solo vintage and still one of his best. Though the two vintages 13 years apart share the same grace and class, the 2008 is more mineral, reflecting a quite sunless summer season. Only the return of warmer weather at the start of September imbued the vintage with a freshness of great Chardonnay in tune with the subtly restrained