Fontodi, Flaccianello della Pieve other_regions 2014 was one of those

2014 was one of those vintages when it was impossible not to sit up and take notice of what was happening at Lafon-Rochet

The 2003 Petrus was born in a difficult vintage for Pomerol

the 2000 delivers considerable intensity and raciness

Sixty percent was fermented in French oak barrels of varying capacities ranging from 225 to 500 liters

The nose seemed to have closed down since I last encountered it in 2012

Fontodi, Flaccianello della Pieve other_regions 2014 was one of thoseThe 2011 and 2012 vintages are close cousins, with the 2011 Flaccianello della Pieve appearing a bit softer and plumper around the midsection. This was a notoriously warm vintage that saw sugar and phenolic ripeness shoot up very quickly at the end of the growing season. Indeed, this wine produces a noticeable level of sweetness on the finish, all surrounded by jammy flavors of cherry confit and blackberry marmalade. My observation is that this 2011