Georges Noellat, Echezeaux Vintage:2018 The 2013 Gattinara Valferana is

The 2013 Gattinara Valferana is super-expressive today

23 ha parcel of vines planted in ’62 and ’68)

There is good density to the full-bodied and intensely mineral-driven flavors that flash good muscle and power of the grippy and slightly drying finish

This is clearly built for extended aging and I would recommend not touching a bottle for at least a decade

you need to swirl the glass like crazy to get something out of it

Georges Noellat, Echezeaux Vintage:2018 The 2013 Gattinara Valferana is(from a . 07 ha parcel in Cruots). Here too a deft touch of wood sets off the spicier and more complex aromas that combine plum, black and blue fruit with a broad range of floral elements. The bigger, richer and more concentrated if less evident mineral driven medium bodied flavors culminate in a youthfully austere, long and bitter cherry pitinfused finish. This seductive effort should be approachable on the younger side but reward extended keeping.