all wrapped in a firm

hail and bombe d'acqua

Both the 2010 and the 2009 continue to blow me away every time I taste them

note however that in 2006

This a huge wine with incredible density and power where the abundant dry extract coats the palate and

de Montille, Corton Clos Roi Vintage:2017 all wrapped in a firmHere the nose is more deeply pitched with notes of earth, game, smoke and underbrush adding interest to the briar and red berry fruit aromas that lead to serious, brooding and reserved big bodied flavors that are underpinned by firm but not aggressive tannins and excellent length. There is slightly more depth here than in the Pougets though its less fine as well. A stylistic choice. (91 93) 2017+