Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche Vintage:2015 the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape

the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is even riper and more concentrated

Grilled herbs

The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus ex Machina is a stunner in the vintage

fruitcake and sandalwood over a core of preserved plums

Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche Vintage:2015 the 2015 Chateauneuf du PapeThe 1999 Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto is a knock out. Dark red cherry, plum, incense and orange peel are all very much alive in the glass. The 1999 Rocche is rich, sensual and powerful to the core, with fabulous depth, explosive fruit and captivating intensity. Because of its greater power and richness, the tannins are nearly buried by the fruit. Here, too, the 1999 has moved on from its primary stage, but it is not mature, either. Ideally, readers