Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions Pretty and fresh red cherry

Pretty and fresh red cherry and purple fruit aromas

This is very impressive but shows less sangiovese perfume than usual

backward and brooding nose reluctantly gives up hints of very earthy dark pinot fruit nuanced by a distinct animale hint that merges into broad-shouldered flavors that offer excellent volume and concentration that finishes with just a hint of dryness and plenty of minerality

Grasso's 2013 Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè is powerful

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions Pretty and fresh red cherryButtery, fleshy, and a very solid backup of apricot and peach melba. Lengthy and succulent and substantial. Such tremendous concentration on the finish, but without being too forceful and headbanging. Delightful to drink now, but could age for decades, on previous form. (RH)