Drouhin Laroze, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2009 laced with black pepper and

laced with black pepper and clove

4 ha and Ponsot is by far the largest holder in Clos de la Roche)

The 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon

This is very impressive but shows less sangiovese perfume than usual

An ultra-fresh

Drouhin Laroze, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2009 laced with black pepper and(almost entirely from a 1. 5 ha parcel in terres rouges). A brooding and backward nose is presently revealing little save for glimpses of red and blue berry fruit aromas though the rich, full and sleekly muscled flavors are sappy, intense and powerful, all wrapped in a classy and very pure finish of exceptional length. Despite the reserve, this is impressively constructed and built to age. Terrific and worth a close look. (92 95) 2017+