melted tar and crushed violet scents

it should be an enjoyable white Bordeaux to drink over the next 10-12 years

the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Réservée is a classic

scorched earth

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

Pol Roger, Blanc de Blancs Vintage other_regions melted tar and crushed violetPol Roger's 2012 Brut Blanc de Blancs is terrific. The natural ripeness of the year amps up the Chardonnay flavors. Rich and ample in the glass, with tons of depth, the 2012 really shines. Readers should expect a pretty big Champagne, but all the elements are nicely balanced. Disgorged, February, 2019. Antonio Galloni