Arlaud, Vosne Romanee Reas Vintage:2021 creme de cassis and wilted

creme de cassis and wilted roses aromas plus a whiff of prunes

Chambord and black raspberry jus

Tips toward the tannic side now

The 2003 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva awards a truly exceptional emotional charge for reasons that go beyond the technical tasting attributes of the wine

Here the nose is very firmly reduced and unreadable at present

Arlaud, Vosne Romanee Reas Vintage:2021 creme de cassis and wiltedA markedly floral suffused nose displays additional aromas of spicy essence of red cherry, currant and crushed fennel. There is a similar mouthfeel though with notably more minerality present on the slightly more voluminous flavors that possess a refined mid palate texture that contrasts somewhat with the compact, serious and more overtly austere finish. This firmly structured and tightly wound effort is going to require at least some patience and I