Bitouzet Prieur, Volnay Clos Chenes Vintage:2020 Grasso's 2013 Barolo Ginestra Casa

Grasso's 2013 Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè is powerful

dusty and focused finale that exudes an abundance of minerality

was how clear Gaja’s recollection was of events that transpired fifty years ago

expressive aromas of cherry

A markedly floral nose is comprised by additional notes of white orchard fruit

Bitouzet Prieur, Volnay Clos Chenes Vintage:2020 Grasso's 2013 Barolo Ginestra CasaA restrained though very spicy nose combines notes of violet, raspberry and cherry with those of earth and a hint of underbrush. There is a sophisticated mid palate mouth feel to the broad shouldered flavors that display excellent power and plenty of salinity on the impressively long finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. As classic examples of Clos des Chnes always are, this is very much ageworthy and a wine thats going to need it. In a word,