Aromatics of oyster shell, stone, citrus zest. Nice concentration on the palate, with rich citrus and quince fruit and secondary white floral and sandstone minerality, offset with really nicely balanced acidity. Good depth on the finish. Very nice.

Aromas and flavors of vanilla bean, mineral, citrus, white pepper and spices. Lithe and silky palate with a rich middle and good overall depth. Not as vivid as the 2016's from the lineup.

Alluring aromas with hints of hazelnut spices, lime zest, wet stone and slate. Silky rich palate with crunchy vivid fruit and layered floral, mineral and spices. Terrific middle palate with solid depth, ending with good length. Excellent.

Aromas of citrus oil, tea leaf, butterscotch spices, stone and dried florals. Good intensity and complexity on the palate, with fresh primary fruit and dense secondary depth of spices and melted stone minerality. Dense and fleshy middle with ample length. Very nice.

Aromas of lemon and flint. Zesty and crisp palate, with a nicely developed middle. Well-done.

Zesty and slate aromas. Adds texture and mid-palate over the Petit Chablis. Bright flavors and nice fruit expression. Nicely done.

Savory complexity on the nose. Notes of stone fruit, honeysuckle flower, lemon, crushed stone and spices. Richly layered and bright on the palate. Full middle. Refreshing acidity. Good depth and length.

Aromas of butterscotch, stone, lemon zest and white flowers - lean and austere on the front palate, filling out a bit in the middle, gaining complexity, depth, and weight through the finish.

Aromas of hazelnut, lime zest, pressed flowers and white pepper. Richly layered fruit and secondary spices on the palate. Vibrant structure. Ample depth in the middle with good length. Very nice.

Aromatics of slate, lime zest & quince and dried florals. Expansive and complex palate with bright fruit and stacked with secondary layers. Big rich middle palate finishing strong with good length. Excellent.

Very expressive aromatically - melted stone, tea leaf, citrus oil and exotic spices. Complex and dense palate with layers of ample fruit along with stone and floral spices. Great offsetting acidity and big depth through the finish. Excellent.

Complex aromas of citrus, mineral - stone and shells, white florals and eastern spices. Richly structured palate with complex secondary layers, a broad middle and excellent length. Outstanding.

Tighter aromatics, with similar notes to the Preuses. Fills out beautifully on the palate with bright fruit and rich structure. Citrus and mineral-driven with plenty of underlying complexity. Big finish. Excellent- needs time.

Aromas of zesty citrus, spring flowers, stone. Creamy richness on the palate offset with bright crunchy fruit and flinty secondary complexity. Fleshy structure with a clean lingering finish. Very nice.

Aromas of butterscotch spices, stone fruit and crushed stone. Richly layered and fleshy palate accented with orchard and stone fruit, spices and mineral notes. Medium finish. Very nice.

Aromatics of red apple, peaches, sweet spices and flowers - very nuanced. Bright and silky on the attack, citrus emerges with minerality and nuanced spices. Complex, fleshy, very fine. Big depth on the finish. Outstanding.

Aromas of braised dates, mushroom, sandalwood and paprika spice. Elegant fig fruit palate with spice layers and touches of minerals. Nice weight, medium-grained tannins with good polish, and medium length on the finish. Very nice.

Aromatics of fig, spices, and mushroom-earth. Bright fruit on the palate, with delicate spice notes and mineral high-tones. Fleshy structure with fine round tannins, and full depth on the finish. Very nice.

Woodsy aromas - earth, pomegranate, mineral and sandalwood. Big and dense palate with bright silky fruit and massive spice layers with mineral highlights. Sharp, fine tannins with good overall length. Excellent.

Aromas show cherry & fig fruit with a floral and spice overlay. Nice fruit intensity on the palate with similar floral spice secondary depth found on the nose. Nice density to the middle, dusty tannins, closing with a hint of minerality.

Aromas of sandalwood, black cherry, clove spice and mushroom. Fleshy red fruit on the attack, with secondary savory and sweet spices and floral accents. Rich middle with elegance. Grainy round tannins, and good overall depth and length.

Ups the ante with complexity. Deep aromas of fig and date fruit, savory earth spices and mineral notes. Similarly savory on the palate highlighted with fig & berry fruit across nice secondary depth. Nice density in the middle with round juicy tannins and good length. Very nice.

Exotic aromatics of red berries, lavender & hibiscus, savory spices and sandalwood. Deep and rich palate with fig and dark berries and good secondary depth of earth and spices. Round, polished tannins, good length. Very nice.

Aromas of black cherry, mineral-earth, spices and flowers. Rich complex structure with dense secondary layers on the mid-palate. Round tannin. Very long finish. Very nice.

Aromas of black cherry, mushroom-earth, savory and sweet spices. Deep and rich depth on the palate with dark fruit and dense secondary layers of earthen spices. Nice concentration. Maintains elegance to counter its power and density and darker notes. Fine grain tannins. Big length. Excellent.

Aromas and notes of cherry, mineral and floral - very expressive and elegant through the palate. Bright, crunchy fruit, and fine tannin on the finish. Very nice.

Bright cherry fruit, mineral, perfumed floral and spices - beautifully expressive aromatics. Succulent fruit on the palate, elegant secondary density, fine tannin, good length. Excellent.

30% whole cluster. Darker fruit than the Beaune Greves, mineral, hibiscus, spices. Beautiful cherry fruit on the palate, pressed flowers, mineral and spice depth. Elegant density and weight, fine tannin and excellent length. Outstanding.

80% whole cluster. Intense aromatics - cherry & fig fruit, exotic florals and spices, sandalwood, damp earth. Seamless depth on the palate, very fine, elegant weightless density, silky fine tannin. Beautifully styled. Huge depth and length. Outstanding.

Amazing aromatics - hazelnut, spices, pear, citrus zest. Bright, rich and seamless palate with crisp acidity, fine texture and good depth and length. Very nice.

Aromas of key lime, slate, flowers and spices. Bright and crisp palate with amazing energy and tension, seamlessly layered with fine texture and structure. Great length. Outstanding.

Aromas of lemon zest, pear, hazelnut, spices and flowers. Great citrus fruit intensity with round texture and depth on the palate, giving a melted stone mineral note. Fine structure. Terrific length.

Aromas of honeysuckle, hazelnut, lime zest, spices and hibiscus flower. Bright and succulent lime and pear fruit on the palate, secondary earth and spice core. Full and seamless density with fine structure. Good length. Excellent.

Aromas of dark berries, savory spices, stony earth and dried florals. Bright and succulent dark fruit on the palate with a firm secondary core. Grainy tannins and a dry juicy finish.

Exotic aromatics of figs, sandalwood, smoked paprika and pressed flowers. Succulent palate with rich depth - mineral accents and dense secondary spices. Round, smooth tannins. Good length. Very nice.

Aromas of black raspberry, dusty spices and provincial herbs. Big rangy structure, dense and powerful, with dusty berry, broken stone and spice notes. Masculine in style, thick tannins with polish. Good depth and length. Needs time.

Complex aromas of fig, exotic spices, flowers, old cedar, tobacco, melted stone. Seamless and elegant palate, equal parts primary and secondary, lithe and silky with deceptive weight in the middle. Broad-fine tannins and a full expansive finish. Outstanding.

Aromas of black cherry, melted stone, pressed flowers and smoked parprika. Expansive on the palate, with lighter and more elegant fruit notes than on the nose - fig and apple, with serious wet stone and spice depth. Full and dense in the middle, with broad fine tannins, and full depth on the finish - mouth-coating length. Outstanding.

Aromas of lemon curd, white florals, eastern spices and wet stone. Full and rich palate offset with crisp and succulent fruit. Nice secondary core similar to the aromatics. Well-stuctured with round texture and juicy acidity. Good length. Lovely.

Aromas of butterscotch & honeysuckle, citrus & stone fruit, and rocky earth. Richly textured and stacked with structure. Brightened with tangy fruit - citrus and fig. Ample secondary depth of spices and florals. Big depth and finish. Needs time.

Exotic mineral aromas - decomposed stone, honeysuckle, perfumy florals, stone fruit, hints of citrus. Deep and rich weight. Very complex. Dense and tight - big structure. Shows plenty of fruit and secondary complexity. The core is tight, but there's so much there. Expansive finish. Needs time.

Aromas of quince & lemon zest, clove spices, wet stone. Full crisp fruit on the palate with a nice secondary core similar to the nose. Well-structured, and a nice silky texture.

Notes of cherries and red berries, dusty spices and stony minerality on the nose and attack. Fleshy density with round smooth tannins. Nice structure and concentration.

Aromatics of braised fig, earth spices and dried florals. Richly structured with nice fruit, a dense secondary core, and round structure with nice polish to the tannins. Good overall depth.

Complex aromatics of dates & figs, eastern spices, dried florals and damp earth. Rich fig fruit on the attack with ample secondary depth, mineral high-tones, and an ample fleshy structure. Finishes with round tannins, and good depth & length. Very nice.

Complex, brooding aromatics - fig fruit, leather, worn cedar, and savory spices. Richly textured with a dense secondary core. Elegant fruit expression, spice-driven and savory. Well-structure, with silky tannins. Good length. Excellent.

Exotic aromatics - spices, leather, worn cedar, dried flowers, red fruits. Nice impact on the attack - expansive flavors and layers of secondary depth. Lots of density and complexity. Full-round tannins. Excellent length.

Darker fruit aromas, crushed stone and earth, sandalwood, black tea spices, and dried flowers. Deep and rich palate - seamless with tight complexity and density. Mouthfilling middle with fine tannins. Expansive finish. Excellent.

Fig, sandalwood, black tea, paprika, dried lavender. Succulent fruit on the attack, richly structured secondary core of crushed stone and earth spices. Seamless and elegant. Fine tannin. Expansive finish. Outstanding.

From barrel. Aromas of raspberry fruit, crushed stone, hibiscus, damp earth and savory spices. Richer fruit on the palate - fig, with seamless secondary density. Mineral high-tones emerging. Fine structure and excellent length.

From barrel. Aromas of leather, cherry, spices, damp earth and pressed flowers. Fine structure, dense & seamless, great length. Excellent.

From barrel. Darker fruit aromas - black raspberry with exotic spices, sous bois, tea leaves, melted stone. Elegant palate with a silky middle density carrying red fruit and seamless secondary depth. Fine tannins, beautiful depth and length. Outstanding.

From barrel. Exotic perfumy aromatics of minerals, flowers, spices and fig fruit. Elegant and silky palate - impactful but with an airy and almost weightless density. Packed with depth. Very fine tannins. Expansive length. Very compelling.

From barrel. Vibrant aromas - fresh fig, freshly fallen rain (earth), purple flowers, exotic spices. Rich and seamless, incredibly complex. Dense and layered core. Silky and very fine in texture. Expansive and contemplative finish. Awesome.

Fresh dark berry, mineral and spice aromas and flavors. Rich and dense structure with thick rounded tannins. Nicely done.

Rocky mineral, dried florals and plum aromas. Rich and broad on the palate, with round tannin and good overall depth throughout.

Aromas of iron, black cherry, provincial herbs, earth. Impactful palate -concentrated and dense. Broad structure with round tannins. Expansive finish. Excellent.

Aromas of cherry, mesquite smoke, dried herbs, black pepper. Elegance on the palate, good fruit presentation with notable secondary dried floral and mineral notes present. Lithe and airy, with nice presence. Fine tannins. Very nice.

Aromas of iron, black cherry, exotic spices and mesquite smoke. Rangy palate, with seamless depth - dense and rich with black fruit, melted stone and complex spices and earth. Mouth coating. Fine tannin. Expansive finish. Outstanding.

From barrel. Butterscotch, pear, jasmine, sweet spices. Rich and round palate with full stucture and nice depth.

From barrel. Aromas of braised apple & peaches, spices, mineral and earth. Shows a rich density on the palate but with nice finesse. Fine structure. Good length.

From barrel. Similar braised apple and peach notes to the Cuvee Classique, with spices and earth. Huge core of fruit and secondary depth on the palate. Expands through the palate with fleshy density. Fine structure. Excellent length.

From barrel. Notes of black cherry, iron, violets and paprika spice. Elegant texture, full in the middle, with fine tannins. Good overall depth.

From barrel. Aromas of iron, melted stone, black cherry, braised meats, dark flowers and spices. Elegant yet impactful attack. Big core of seamless fruit and secondary layers. Fine tannins. Excellent length.

From barrel. Complexity on the nose - anise, root-spices, plum/cherry, iron, mesquite smoke, eastern spices. Intensity on the palate - wide, broad and deep. Fruit/mineral/spice layers. Broad fine tannins. Expansive finish. Outstanding.

Clean and pure aromas - citrus, stone, flowers and spices. Rich and silky palate - bright fruit along with butterscotch and honeysuckle flower. Good depth. Fruit and bright.

From Cornas not on the slope - near the river - sand and clay soils (not granite). Aromas of red fruit, anise, spices and leather. Juicy and concentrated on the palate, big middle, round structure. Great depth and length. Very nice.

From barrel. From a cooler location higher on the slope. Notes of cherry, leather, blood-iron, and spices. Rich complexity on the palate. Nice medium weight and density. Highlighted with mineral notes. Fleshy tannins. Good length. Very nice.

Tasted from barrel (by separate lieux-dits and then as a blend)

Chaillot (pure granite soils) - spices, braised cherry & fig, cured meats, flowers and earth. Rich & silky palate with a mineral edge. Full middle, fine-grain tannins, good length

Geynale (granite, limestone, clay, loess) - plum, berries, melted stone & iron, sauvage, spices, lavender. Great depth on the palate, with good lift. Dense and complex middle. Firm-fine tannins. Excellent length.

The two lieux-dits together - Black cherry & plum fruit, spices, sauvage, stone. Silky, dense and rich palate - complex in the middle. Chewy expansive structure. Fine-grainy tannins. Beautiful and expansive finish.

From barrel. Aromas of red fruit, leather, sauvage, spices and pressed flowers. Big and rich palate - robust secondary spice. Big middle. Thick tannins. Full finish.

Aromas of iron, black cherry, tapenade, lavender, spices and blood. Elegant texture, rich density, complex, fine grippy tannins, and good length. Excellent.

Complex aromas of black cherry & plum, rosemary & lavender, melted stone, medicinals, leather, spices, and cured meats - it's all there. Surprisingly silky and elegant palate with a dense core. Complex, great depth. Thick-fine tannins. Great length. Outstanding.

Precise aromatics - citrus zest, lime, sandstone and hibiscus. Dry on the palate with a very nice fruit expression, lush texture, crispness, hints of mineral. Plenty of acid, but not upfront. Good depth. Maybe not distinctive, but provides a lot of drinking pleasure. Very nice.

Very tropical on the nose, hints of floral. Leesy and rich palate, with stone fruit and spices. Medium acid. Decent depth on the finish. Not as strong as the Riesling or the reds in this lineup.

Aged in concrete. Aromas of leather, cherry, dried florals. Generous in texture, spicy and fruit-driven. Medium acid. Round juicy tannins.

Aged in concrete. Aromas of fresh-cut flowers, red berries and spices. Generous texture with bright fruit and crunchy acidity. Soft juicy tannins. Nicely done.

Aromas of black cherry, dried violets, rosemary. Supple and rich palate, with generous fruit, an elegant middle and balanced secondary depth. Round fleshy tannins, finishing with good depth. Very nice throughout.

Fresh rose-petal, dried sage & rosemary, black cherry, iron and eastern spice aromas. Seamless palate - expressive and deep. Firm yet generous acidity and fine/firm tannin. Impactful density yet elegant. Good length. Plenty to like here.

Complex aromas of black cherry, star anise, dried florals, cocoa dust and savory spcies. Elegant and seamless layers on the palate. Very nice lift of minerality. Densely packed secondary core. Medium+ acid with firm tannins - very fine. Juicy, lengthy finish. Excellent.

Notes of orange blossom & nectarine, and flowers. Balanced sweetness. Fresh, rich and crisp. Very pleasant.

Planted to an Alsace clone. Aromas of lemon zest, slate, white pepper, and orange blossom. Generous and elegant. Nice mineral lift. Great acid balance. Nice depth overall. Very nice. For younger drinking. This, along with the Massolino Riesling earlier in the day, will keep me on the lookout for Langhe Riesling.

Notes of strawberry & red fruit, white pepper and spice. Crips and bone dry. Elegant texture. Brisk acid, and a juicy finish.

Red fruit and floral aromas. Bright and crisp red fruit on the palate with elegance and sharp acidity.

Aromas of black cherry, dried hibiscus, rosemary and damp earth. Notable concentration on the palate, with rich texture. Adds mineral and spices to the fruit. Firm and polished tannins, with a juicy finish. "Serious" Dolcetto. Very nice.

Aromas of plum & blackberry and root spices. Nice freshness and concentration on the palate. Core of cherry and fresh spices. Nice acid, round juicy tannins. Nice depth.

Aromas of black cherry, dried rose petal, licorice, rosemary and savory spices. Finely layered depth on the palate with an elegant attack and a dense core, highlighted with minerality. Fine gripping tannins and good overal depth.

Crushed stone minerality, rose petal, braised fig aromas. Beautifully elegant and richly textured palate - seamless depth. Fine tannins. Good length. Very nice.

Explosive aromatics - sandalwood, black tea, rose hips, star anise, spices, braised fig. Seamless and elegant palate with a core of red fruits, soil & mineral notes and dried herbs. Lithe and silky density - airy and exotic. Very fine tannins, and an expansive and complex finish. Beautiful.

Astounding aromatics - exotic and perfumey - starts with Asian spices, dried fig and lavender (but doesn't end there). Seamless on the attack. Elegant fruit, secondary melted stone, flowers, exotic spices, dried herbs - very complex and long. Weightless yet impactful density. Beautifully balanced acidity. Very fine tannins - very polished and stately. Very long finish with incredible depth. Very compelling and beautiful.

Wheatstraw, lemon curd, pyrazines, rock/stone. Rich and tropical on the palate through the middle, with nice acid and highlighting minerality. Good depth through the finish.

Aromas of cherry, tea leaf, white pepper and spring flowers. Fruity and floral palate with nice acidity. Richly textured and easy on the tannins and finish.

Aromas of plum, spices, and dried dark florals. Rich palate with good density. Medium broad tannins. Juicy acid. Nice overall depth. Very structured for Barbera.

Intense aromatics - cherry, red apple skin, iron, pressed flowers, exotic spices. Very complex on the attack, seamless depth, elegant texture and density - glides beautifully. There are pervasive and intriguing provincial herb notes throughout. Fine tannins, firm. Great depth and length. Outstanding overall.

Very complex aromatically - calls to mind tobacco, leather, black tea, fig/berry fruit, smoked paprika, rosemary, crushed stone, etc. Broad and rangy on the palate, with elegance. Silky and seamless. Full on the middle, with great finesse to the density. Glides effortlessly through the palate- so much grace and beauty to the structure. Very fine and broad tannins. Tons of depth. Expansive and broad on the finish. Contemplative. Astounding and unforgettable- a singular wine.