Gaillard, Cote Rotie Rose Poupre other_regions_australia The 2014 Barolo Rocche Rivera(from

The 2014 Barolo Rocche Rivera(from the Scarrone cru) packs a serious punch in its deceptively midweight frame

Give it at least 5 more years in the cellar to allow the wine to further soften

slightly acetone-scented nose over a core of baked blackberries and prunes plus wafts of dried bay leaves

I have also tasted several other examples that have shown similarly if not quite as fresh while meriting scores of between 93 and 94 points

melted chocolate

Gaillard, Cote Rotie Rose Poupre other_regions_australia The 2014 Barolo Rocche Rivera(fromInky, bright rimmed ruby. Ripe red and blue fruit, cola, potpourri, vanilla and a pungent floral note on the primary nose; a peppery element adds spicy lift. Plush black raspberry, cherry liqueur and spicecake flavors display fine definition and become livelier with air. The supple, persistent finish features a suave candied violet note, and pliant tannins add shape and gentle grip. This wine, which is made from de stemmed fruit, is sourced from a one