Gerard Raphet, Chambertin Clos De Beze other_regions_italy with elevated tannin

with elevated tannin

Not gentle but exceptionally concentrated for a still red in Champagne

This is also quite fresh but notably earthier with a pretty blend of spiced red currant and blue berry aromas that are followed by detailed and seductively textured mediumbodied flavors that possess a mouth coating and moderately austere finish that is supported by quite firm and mildly rustic tannins

with an almost Port-like undercurrent towards the finish

My money is on it being a truly brilliant Côte Rôtie

Gerard Raphet, Chambertin Clos De Beze other_regions_italy with elevated tannin(from a . 205 ha parcel of 60+ year old vines that was acquired in 1991 from the famed Marion estate). A wonderfully layered and ultra fresh nose offers up notes of red currant and overtly spiced cherry liqueur aromas. There is fine richness to the generous and concentrated medium bodied flavors that possess a mouth coating and seductive texture on the finely balanced, long and once again agreeably refreshing finale that also exhibits a touch of