The 1999 Rocche is rich

all wrapped in a classy and very pure finish of exceptional length

though I wonder if it is starting to close down

the 2012 Pichon Lalande is a wine of pure and total seduction

The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins

Verite, Muse Vintage:2008 The 1999 Rocche is richBright, deep ruby red. Slightly high toned scents of raspberry, coffee, milk chocolate and rose petal, plus some Old World hints of meat and earth. Utterly fine grained and seamless on entry, with perfectly integrated acidity and a floral element giving clarity and lift to the red fruit, spice and mineral flavors. A first sample of this wine showed some porty high tones but this one is refined and pure, rich but not a bit heavy. In fact, it's