de Saint-Gall, Orpale Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2004 The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Starderi

The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Starderi (Magnum) immediately flaunts the density and important structure that is associated with this celebrated vineyard site

this is notably more aromatically elegant yet also more reserved and less expressive just now

forest berry

(from 5 separate parcels in both Chambertin and Clos de Bèze

An attractively fresh nose is comprised of extract of plum and dark pinot fruit that is liberally laced with floral and spice nuances that are trimmed in subtle oak hints

de Saint-Gall, Orpale Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2004 The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva StarderiThis is a beautifully mature Champagne, with ripe Chardonnay from the Ctes de Blancs now just hinting at toastiness. The wine's freshness is still apparent so that the balance with maturity is just right. Drink this fine wine now, but also age. Roger Voss