La Rioja Alta was founded in 1890 in Haro

The 2000 Dom Pérignon P2 opens in the glass with aromas of waxy citrus oil

You absolutely know what you are getting here

Note that this is very firmly structured and in need of at least a decade of keeping and should reward almost two

its only competition is the Asili Red Label

Camille Giroud, Charmes Chambertin Vintage:2016 La Rioja Alta was founded(from Charmes proper). Here too the menthol character isnt subtle though neither is it especially invasive on the layered aromas of blue and red pinot fruit, spice and prominent earth and forest floor nuances. The rich, caressing and nicely dense medium bodied flavors possess a sleek muscularity while exhibiting focused power on the delicious, balanced and lingering finale. This will need to add depth to achieve the upper end of my predicted range.