Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis other_regions_italy (from a tiny parcel of

(from a tiny parcel of only

My rating assumes that it will add both weight and complexity with age

since 1992 though the first commercial release was not until 1997

and currants are followed by a medium to full-bodied red possessing great fruit

Sexy mineral- and spice-laced black raspberry

Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis other_regions_italy (from a tiny parcel ofThere is a nose of floral based reduction which is what the French call bourgeon de cassis. The supple, round and very forward flavors lack the same concentration as the Amoureuses and while this is certainly pretty as the tannins are notably fine grained, its awfully light for a grand cru. (87 90) 2019+