Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Varonniers Size:6x750ml velvety and fresh broad-shouldered flavors

velvety and fresh broad-shouldered flavors that are at once seductive yet serious while delivering good if not truly distinguished depth and persistence

peking duck and dark spice tones are followed by a wine of impressive textural refinement and deep

the Roagna 2014 Barbaresco Albesani opens to a medium ruby color with pretty garnet highlights

fresh and intense on the nose

where it aged for 14 months

Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Varonniers Size:6x750ml velvety and fresh broad-shouldered flavorsVery stylish, with soft but persistent mouthfeel to the blackberry, pepper, tobacco and cocoa notes. Features lingering black tea and iron notes on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 611 cases made. JM