The palate is smooth but energetic—lightly nutty
the 2016 vintage was crafted entirely from estate-grown fruit and aged over six years on the lees
and cherry notes are lifted by jasmine and white pepper
This 2017 dry Riesling with 'extended elevage' (nine-year aging) is fully mature: honeyed stone fruit
Morey-Saint-Denis represents the perfect midpoint between Gevrey-Chambertin's firm power and Chambolle-Musigny's perfumed elegance—and Forey's expression captures this balance beautifully
Bartolo Mascarello, Barolo, 2012 Clusel Roch 2021 The palate is smooth butBartolo Mascarello's Barolo from 2012, made by the most revered name in traditional Barolo. Maria Teresa Mascarello continues her father's methods exactly: a co fermented blend of four crus (Cannubi, San Lorenzo, Rue, Rocche dell'Annunziata) aged in large neutral Slavonian botti. 2012 was a solid, classically proportioned vintage, giving a balanced Barolo with firm structure that is beginning to soften. Decant and either enjoy now or hold a few more