2022 Chateau Laroze LabatisseColour : Red Producer : Chateau Laroze Labatisse Country : France Region : Bordeaux Sub Region : Haut Medoc Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 2022 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Note: All images are for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.

ensures that the site’s character is the primary driver of the wine’s complexity rather than the winemaker’s cellar decisions

occupying a space quite distinct from both Argentine Malbec and the occasionally austere Malbec expressions found in parts of France

though specific approved critic scores for the 2016 vintage were not independently verifiable at time of research

Domaine Belargus has rapidly become a reference point for terroir-driven Chenin Blanc

more opulent wines of the southern Rhône

The wine’s trajectory from cult curiosity in the 1990s to one of the world’s most consistently awarded pure Merlot expressions has been driven by a series of outstanding vintages and a commitment to quality that has never wavered despite the wine’s growing commercial value

Between 40 and 50 percent of the fruit undergoes whole-bunch fermentation

Seamlessly combining invigorating fruits

There is a viscosity here that is more like molten chocolate than wine

Extended lees ageing contributes complexity while preserving the wine's vibrant freshness

But sometimes comparisons can be tedious

Colour : Red Producer : Bruno Giacosa Label Name : Barolo Vigna Croera Country : Italy Region : Piedmont Sub Region : Barolo Variety : Nebbiolo Vintage : 2004 Capacity : 750 ml - Standard Bottle Rating : Vinous 90 points Tasting Note : Aromas of plum