Dubreuil Fontaine, Corton Clos Roi other_regions_italy Patience absolutely necessary for this

Patience absolutely necessary for this notably classy effort

this is stunning in every sense of the word

An admirably pure nose offers up aromas of various white-fleshed fruit

This is firmly structured but should be accessible after only 6 years or so

the 1997 Solaia was super-concentrated

Dubreuil Fontaine, Corton Clos Roi other_regions_italy Patience absolutely necessary for this(from a . 62 ha parcel). Slightly more evident though still moderate wood frames the spicier and more sauvage influenced nose of similar dark berries, earth and a gamy hint. There is actually a bit less density to the more finely textured and tautly muscular flavors that exude a pungent minerality on the dusty, long and equally compact finish that should also reward a decade plus of keeping.