Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy This edition sees Cabernet Franc

This edition sees Cabernet Franc in the driver's seat (at 55% of the blend) because

His wines stand out for their textural finesse and sense of harmony

and today the youngest vines are 80 years old

it's an intense

humus and earth possesses fine complexity

Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy This edition sees Cabernet FrancThis 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