beautifully ripe tannins and bold freshness

with excellent clarity to its pear and orange flavors

Here the unusually expressive nose is more floral in character with ample spice elements on the earthy dark berry and Asian tea-suffused aromas

offering suave dark berry liqueur flavors and an aromatic

star anise and cured meat

Armand Rousseau, Clos Roche other_regions_italy beautifully ripe tannins and boldA surprisingly high toned nose of cranberry and raspberry trimmed in a bit of warm earth introduces very forward yet precise flavors that are quite round and supple yet deliver excellent authority and impressive depth on the balanced and lingering finish. This is not a big example or even especially muscular but its harmonious and should age well. (90 93) 2018+