Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Clos Roy Rouge Vintage:2018 Mild reduction is enough to

Mild reduction is enough to render the nose difficult to read

Brovias 2008 Barolo Garblet Sue bursts from the glass with a heady array of black fruit

this is a success for this large estate

expressive character

Eventually it reveals scents of dried honey

Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Clos Roy Rouge Vintage:2018 Mild reduction is enough to(80% whole clusters). Here the expressive nose blends notes of very ripe red and dark pinot fruit with discreet exotic and floral nuances. The supple and energetic flavors are not particularly dense, but they do possess good detail on the overtly austere compact and serious finale where the balance isnt quite completely dialed in.