The just-bottled 2011 Barbaresco Albesani Viti Vecchie is an infant

Layers of fruit enshroud the tannins

floral and mineral aromas and flavors backed by a vibrant structure

sumptuous wine endowed with considerable depth

a tribute to his mother Carmen

Pierre Morey, Meursault Tessons Brut Zero The just-bottled 2011 Barbaresco AlbesaniA more elegant and more complex nose features layered aromas of white flowers, jasmine tea, apple, poached pear and a pretty array of spice nuances. The sleek, delicious and beautifully textured medium bodied flavors display notably better depth and persistence on the balanced finale. This is an excellent Meursault villages that should age effortlessly. One to strongly consider.