2004 Barolo, Vigna Rionda, Dieci X Anni, Riserva, Massolino, Piedmont, Italy blanc-de-blancs The 2011 Clos Saint Denis

The 2011 Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru is missing a little cohesion on the nose

An exuberantly spicy nose features additional aromas of black cherry

In classical Pol Roger style

and the Clos de la Cave des Ducs is the epitome of perfectly balanced Volnay not massive but with an exquisite delicacy of red and black fruit and great persistence

lightly stony finish

2004 Barolo, Vigna Rionda, Dieci X Anni, Riserva, Massolino, Piedmont, Italy blanc-de-blancs The 2011 Clos Saint DenisMaturing mid ruby with only a very narrow, orange tinged rim. This is what Barolo is about: cherry, earth undergrowth and hints of dried fruit, which do not take the upper hand. Lovely supple, tangy fruit that hasnt lost any of its lustre, perfectly balanced with chewy tannins. Already impossible to resist, but not nearly at its peak. Drink 2020 2046 Walter Speller, JancisRobinson. com (November 2015)