Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy This has to be the

This has to be the best wine ever produced at Catena

(from vines planted in 1934 that directly abut Charmes-Chambertin

Like the Malconsorts this intensely mineral-driven effort is somewhat less structured than usual though it certainly doesn’t lack for power and punch

It still has a deep colour with little ageing on the rim

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

Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy This has to be theThis 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