reminded me of Casanova di Neri’s Cerretalto Brunello (made with grapes grown at the opposite end of the Montalcino territory)

with plenty of Serralunga volume

The 2010 Gazin has a delightful bouquet with more red than black fruit (raspberry

the 2003 Ducru-Beaucaillou reveals opulent notes of Indian spices

There is a velvety texture to the delicious and very round medium-bodied flavors that possess good richness but also just a trace of bitterness on the otherwise impressively persistent finish

Gros Frere et Soeur, Echezeaux Vintage:2017 reminded me of Casanova di(from vines in Lochausses planted in 1989 and 1995). A slightly more elegant if more restrained nose offers up spiced plum and dark currant scents along with attractive floral hints and in particular lavender and violet. The medium weight flavors possess a velvety and caressing mouthfeel before concluding in a sappy and dusty if mildly tangy finish. This is serious and more obviously structured and a wine that will need at least a few years of