Amiot Servelle, Clos Vougeot

Amiot Servelle, Clos Vougeot(from a parcel of vines planted in 1946 located by the Vosne wall in the middle of the slope). A completely different aromatic profile as this is sauvage, earthy and intense with ripe and almost entirely black fruit aromas nuanced with mocha and coffee notes followed by powerful, thick and muscular flavors that deliver the hallmark austerity on the long finish. This is a big if not especially elegant wine that will most please those who enjoy robust,

mint and sweet spices hove on the palate in a decidedly mid-weight Brunello that emphasizes grace and agility

Pol Roger's 2012 Brut Blanc de Blancs is terrific

while the balance was destemmed

rich style

You can see in his eyes there’s a special spark when he talks about wine

supple and succulent run of ripe blackberry and dark-plum flavors holding fresh

It has detailed scents of raspberries

this strikes a good balance

The 2001 Larigi is another modern-day 1989

This needs to develop more depth but that should be possible given the tannic spine shaping this wine

This inspired wine is the product of 10 different varieties grown on three main soil types in the Paardeberg

growling and energetic – an Hermitage in wolf's clothing