Henri Boillot, Clos Vougeot other_regions_italy with strong acidity framing and

with strong acidity framing and intensifying the flavors of dark fruits and licorice

(91-94)/2023+

plenty of patience will be required

The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Starderi (Magnum) immediately flaunts the density and important structure that is associated with this celebrated vineyard site

rich and relatively forward flavors that possess a generous mid-palate though the vibrant and stony finish immediately tightens up

Henri Boillot, Clos Vougeot other_regions_italy with strong acidity framing and(from a ~. 34 ha parcel in Grand Maupertuis). This plays right on the edge of volatile acidity with its nose of poached plum, black raspberry and warm earth. The middle weight flavors are not especially dense but do possess a highly attractive mouthfeel while displaying good power on the bitter cherry pit inflected finish. This moderately firm effort is somewhat awkward at present, but I suspect that it will recover with age.