Spice-accented aromas complement cassis

roast meat and forest resins haunt the blackberry and plum fruits

this is the best of the mature Pintia wines

Note well that plenty of patience will be required

The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Helichrysum redeems some of the shortcomings of San Polino’s base 2009 Brunello

Anne Gros, Chambolle Musigny Combe d'Orveau Vintage:2015 Spice-accented aromas complement cassis(50% new oak). This displayed both fairly strong toast and heavy reduction last year from barrel and while the toast is almost completely gone, there is still a trace of reduction which leads to somber, backward and rich middle weight flavors that possess good volume and fine length with a mouth coating backend. There is good freshness and this is relatively fine for the vintage. I would suggest decanting it first. 87 2008+