A cork 20+ years old is entering a phase of softening and possibly even bonding to the glass thereby making extraction a tricky endeavor
The debut 2014 La Grande Rue "Cuvée 1959" Grand Cru comes from a small plot of vines that was exchanged with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
really a palate coating wine with silky mouthfeel
offering up a deep and complex bouquet of white peach
Convinced of the superior quality of these soils
Frescobaldi Castello di Nipozzano, Chianti Rufina, Vecchie Viti, Riserva 2012 (1.5L) Chardonnay A cork 20+ years old92 Points James Suckling (no note provided) Winery Notes Nipozzano 2012 is ruby coloured with purple reflections. Entry on the nose is floral, clean aromas of sweet violet which prevail over the fruitiness. Then, raspberry, blackcurrant and cherry, accompanied by liquorice scents and spicy notes of Muscat and white pepper. At the end sweet notes of black plum jam and almond candy appear. Entry on the palate is warm and decisive, with tannins readily
