The wine's perfectly integrated acidity and floral lift give the finish great hang time

The 2006 Barolo Lazzarito has begun to show the pedigree of this great Serralunga site now that Vietti has backed off the French oak

there is good underlying material and my predicted range accords the benefit of the doubt that more will be forthcoming

Spice-accented aromas complement cassis

There is excellent volume to the solidly concentrated and intensely mineral-driven flavors that possess evident muscle and power on the firm

Domaine Tawse, Mazis Chambertin Vintage:2013 The wine's perfectly integrated acidity(from Mazis Bas). Here too there is just enough wood to notice on the much spicier and sauvageinflected nose of red currant, dark pinot fruit and plenty of earth character. The impressively rich and full bodied flavors possess excellent muscularity while delivering plenty of minerality on the well balanced and beautifully complex finale. This is excellent but note well that it will definitely require at least some patience. (92 95) 2030+