weight and power as well as a bit more complexity to the mineral-driven and impeccably well-balanced finish that is both explosive and palate staining

though it perhaps does not possess the amplitude of the previous vintage

It will be interesting to see what he comes up with going forward

drink this beauty anytime over the coming 12-15 years

The recently-bottled 2005 Barolo Cascina Francia is

Domaine Louis Jadot, Chapelle Chambertin Vintage:2003 weight and power as well(from En Gmeaux; these are the oldest vines in the Jadot portfolio of owned vineyards). Moderately strong wood and menthol elements frame the aromas of essence of red cherry, forest floor, rose petal, sauvage and newly turned earth hints. The rich, intense and mineral inflected broad shouldered flavors are an exercise in restraint, all wrapped in a balanced, austere and incredibly persistent finish. The old vines are very much apparent as this velvety