Mongeard Mugneret, Clos Vougeot other_regions_italy

Mongeard Mugneret, Clos Vougeot other_regions_italy(from a . 63 ha parcel). The wood treatment isnt shy though neither is it dominant on the very ripe yet fresh nose that exhibits notes of dark raspberry, pomegranate, warm earth and the sauvage. However it is noticeable on the dense, rich and velvet textured broad shouldered flavors that deliver fine length on the powerful if slightly less complex finale. This is a bit woody though the underlying material appears to be present to absorb it in time.

The Salicutti 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione is a mid-weight red wine with a deep and lasting aromatic impact

cherry and floral pastille flavors and a suggestion of cracked pepper

medium body and a long

there is another dimension present here

(from Les Gamaires)

patience will be required

to affirm its poised balance in terms of fruit richness

This is not as dense as the best in the range

Bright and nicely focused

Background notes of oak frame a highly expressive nose that offers up scents of violets

(this cuvée is mostly from La Charmotte and Au Chouillet

There is very good verve to the utterly delicious and slightly finer medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the balanced and harmonious finish