the Cariad is a total knock-out

(93-95)/2031+

Surprisingly open and expressive for a young Brunello

sweet and also unusually supple for a young Barolo

The 2001 isn't quite as structured as the 1999

Perrot Minot, Chambertin Vv other_regions the Cariad is a total(from purchased grapes that Perrot has the right to intercede with certain aspects of the viticulture). Here the cool and highly restrained nose is both more densely fruited and a bit more complex as well if a bit less elegant because like the Mazoyres this is clearly Gevrey in basic character. The spicy and overtly muscular big bodied flavors display even more minerality on the lush but refined finish that is seriously powerful and persistent. This