The cool and mineral-driven medium-bodied flavors possess excellent delineation and plenty of intensity

2013 Barbera d’Alba Francia presents a rich

This will need time to fully unwind but it should be more than worth the wait

wild flowers and mint make a strong first impression before the firm 2014 Nebbiolo tannins kick in

Give it an hour or 2 in the decanter

Henri Boillot, Volnay Santenots other_regions_australia The cool and mineral-driven medium-bodiedHere too the oak regimen is more than simply evident though it stops short of dominating the black cherry, spiced plum, violet and earth suffused nose. The flavor profile is slightly finer than that of the more muscular Champans with excellent definition and verve if not quite the same mid palate concentration. There is stunningly good length and faultless balance and overall, this is a combination of finesse, focused power and excellent complexity.