The most mineral-driven of this year's set of Ermitage bottlings from Chapoutier

I had the opportunity to retaste the wonderful 2015 Hermitage and have taken this opportunity to up my rating of it a couple of points

51-hectare plot in the Piedra Infinita

alcoholic and packed to the gills with incredibly sweet

The 2006 Barolo San Rocco is sensual and enveloping

Aldo Conterno, Barolo Bussia Colonnello other_regions_italy The most mineral-driven of thisThe red fruited nose is brisk, charming and floral, with lift and purity. The attack is discreet but tannins soon kick in, while the sweet core of fruit comes to the surface thanks to fine acidity. A light touch and long, spicy finish.