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

this is such a food wine – but best paired with seafood

In classical Pol Roger style

full-bodied and rich dessert wine

An exuberantly spicy nose features additional aromas of black cherry

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)