Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne Romanee Reignots other_regions_italy full and intense flavors brimming

full and intense flavors brimming with power and muscle yet this by no means lacks for grace or elegance on the reserved but driving finish

the tannins sandy and slightly chewy on the finish

as it needs at least a few years in bottle to show the natural richness of the vintage that was so evident when the wine was in barrel

espresso and dried blood tincturing the fruit on the finish

more in line with how I thought it would turn out from barrel than when I first tasted it from bottle last year

Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne Romanee Reignots other_regions_italy full and intense flavors brimming(a . 24 ha parcel of 11 year old young vines planted in a mix of rock and sand). An evocative mix of red, blue and violet notes trimmed with a deft touch of spice, particularly anise that continues onto the round, velvety, sweet and sappy flavors that are very Vosne, indeed utterly delicious without being common, all wrapped in a precise and punchy finish. This is not overly concentrated but the harmony of expression is impressive and I very much like