DRC, Romanee Conti other_regions_italy these represent the pinnacle of

these represent the pinnacle of Cote Rotie—albeit in very different styles

You could drink this now with food but there is still lots of life in it

this offers good potential for drinking over the next decade – but no further

it should blossom in another five years or so

lavender and campfire ash set the tone

DRC, Romanee Conti other_regions_italy these represent the pinnacle ofMild bricking. Plenty of secondary and sous bois notes are present on the cool, elegant and airy nose that reflects notes of spice, earth, dried flower and leather. The sleek, intense and rich medium bodied flavors are supported by bright acidity on the ever so slightly lean but highly persistent finish where the sense of minerality really builds as it sits on the palate. I would observe that, like a number of 2002s today, the palate is more youthful