Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv Vintage:2012 Here the reticent nose is

Here the reticent nose is at once ripe yet cool with a lovely layered quality to the mix of violet

grapefruit and some florality

The 2001 Vina Tondonia Reserva is bridled with a lovely nose of decayed red fruit

As complex as the Pruliers is

This warm-vintage Barolo opens with a ripe and soft bouquet that brings out some nice cherry notes with creamy black fruit at the back

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv Vintage:2012 Here the reticent nose isButtery, 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)