The palate has a slightly candied feel

a touch of mango

sweet pipe tobacco and leather are some of the nuances that emerge from the 2014 Barbaresco Pajè

5 hectares of the 20-hectare single vineyard

I spent several hours with Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon tasting through a wide range of 2009s vins claires

Trotanoy Vintage:2003 The palate has a slightlyDark red ruby. Sexy, almost decadent aromas of plum, redcurrant, iron and smoked meat. Then juicy and bright in the mouth; began a bit lean and peppery but put on weight as it opened in the glass, without any loss of energy. Finishes with suave tannins, a note of cedary oak and lovely subtle length. Stephen Tanzer