Amiot Servelle, Clos Saint Denis

Amiot Servelle, Clos Saint Denis(also from a . 18 ha parcel; 25% whole clusters). Wood toast and reductive aromas serve as a pungent introduction to the sleeker if less powerful flavors that possess a highly appealing underlying tension that also contrasts somewhat with the firm and chewy finish that does deliver excellent length. This too is absolutely going to require extended cellaring.

This isn’t super-dense though I very much like the intensity and overall

the aromatics of the Syrah (which was perhaps a little more this year

very deep crimson

as the estate chose to release the 2018 first

Silver colored the 2013 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese Gold Capsule (AP #1414) is exceptional because it was selected like an Auslese

The 2011 Barolo Ornato is similarly rich and powerful

Then smooth and suave in the mouth

baked black berries and preserved plums with hints of licorice

(from 40+ year old vines situated at the very top of the hill hard by the Château)

There is actually a bit less density to the more finely textured and tautly muscular flavors that exude a pungent minerality on the dusty

with big berry fruit and lavish oak

out of pure conviction