all enlivened by brisk acidity

Strong oak spice cannot hide the magnificently expressive black fruit aromas or the sweet

The palate is round and ripe with concentrated

The 2015 Duemani (Cabernet Franc) is a powerful

the Barolo is pretty

Fontaine Gagnard, Volnay Clos Chenes Vintage:2009 all enlivened by brisk acidityA spicy, cool and admirably pure nose is comprised by notes of essence of red pinot fruit and pretty floral nuances. Once again the medium weight flavors possess a really lovely mid palate texture that contrast somewhat with the serious and stony finish that is ever so mildly drying today. The supporting tannins seem ripe so my rating offers the benefit of the doubt that the dryness is due to the recent bottling. 90 2027+