Chantal Remy, Clos Roche Vintage:2003

Chantal Remy, Clos Roche Vintage:2003NA

Some riper plum and spiced figs on the nose with dark coal smoke

and a small proportion is in amphorae

as well as the forward

the substantial tannins will require at least five years of patience

elegant Harlan Estate that really captures the essence of the year

Clapes 2005 Cornas sports a still youthful ruby color to go with lots of crushed rock-like minerality

An appealing elegant

Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 reminds me somewhat of the grace of the exceptional 1995

this is the ace in Massolino's rotation

Andrea Franchetti remembers walking through the vineyards and hearing the crackling sound of leaves as they disintegrated in the dry weather

Bitter cherries

Strong reduction obliterates the nose though there is plenty of vibrancy and life to the mineral-driven