Drouhin Laroze, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2009 deepening and revealing nectarine and

deepening and revealing nectarine and stone fruit flavours

The 2001 Barolo Pajana offers up freshly cut flowers

strangely making me think of Danish pastry towards the well-defined finish

more than it usually is

This is very impressive but shows less sangiovese perfume than usual

Drouhin Laroze, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2009 deepening and revealing nectarine and(almost entirely from a 1. 5 ha parcel in terres rouges). A brooding and backward nose is presently revealing little save for glimpses of red and blue berry fruit aromas though the rich, full and sleekly muscled flavors are sappy, intense and powerful, all wrapped in a classy and very pure finish of exceptional length. Despite the reserve, this is impressively constructed and built to age. Terrific and worth a close look. (92 95) 2017+