Not long-term

the Relic proved an Australian perspective more than relevant

Roederer's 2011 Blanc de Blancs is showing brilliantly and no doubt reflects Lecaillon's decision to be extremely selective

Enticing apricot and white peach notes intermingle with white chocolate and lemongrass

with silky tannins and a racy finish

Chapoutier, Hermitage Sizeranne Vintage:2017 Not long-termMid deep garnet. Grilled meat, oxidative tones to blackberry fruit, with crushed rock minerality and truffle development. Touch of cooked tomato feels like a cool vintage nose. Fine, but firm tannins are still fully in command of the palate. Brisk acidity and drying raspberry fruit. Meaty and flinty, with a very savoury, long finish. Still not ready. (TJ)