Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy A great dry Riesling

A great dry Riesling

it's an intense

and today the youngest vines are 80 years old

There are lovely spice nuances present on the cool but ripe nose that combines notes of mineral reduction and tidal pool with those of various white orchard fruit scents

humus and earth possesses fine complexity

Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy A great dry RieslingThis is actually aromatically similar to the Richebourg at this early stage. While the medium weight flavors also possess solid mid palate concentration and a velvety mouth feel, the supporting tannins are somewhat drying and this tends to cut the finish short. There is a lot of gas present that undoubtedly contributes to the dryness and this is frankly hard to read. Note that my predicted range offers some benefit of the doubt though what is clear is