Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy September saw milder weather together

September saw milder weather together with sporadic precipitation

It has always been expressive

I very much like the impressive complexity but the balance

even crystalline flavors that brim with an almost pungent minerality on the powerful

More polite but superripe aromas of apple and honey

Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy September saw milder weather togetherThis is actually aromatically similar to the Richebourg at this early stage. While the medium weight flavors also possess solid mid palate concentration and a velvety mouth feel, the supporting tannins are somewhat drying and this tends to cut the finish short. There is a lot of gas present that undoubtedly contributes to the dryness and this is frankly hard to read. Note that my predicted range offers some benefit of the doubt though what is clear is