Marchand & Tawse, Morey Saint Denis Clos Ormes other_regions_italy This is potentially a monument

This is potentially a monument in the making if it can continue to add depth as it ages and the potential to do so certainly appears to be present

This is my favorite bottle among these new Brunello releases from Fabio Tassi

concentrated and gently sweet

intense and textured flavors that are supple on the attack but firm up quickly on the complex and long finish

The 2008 Barolo Vigna Rionda possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate

Marchand & Tawse, Morey Saint Denis Clos Ormes other_regions_italy This is potentially a monument(25% whole cluster). This too is firmly reduced and unreadable at present. The much more refined flavors are racy and lacy and while not especially dense, they do offer good backend punch on the lingering if somewhat lean finish. This appears to have the stuffing to allow the flavors and finish to flesh out as the wine ages though I doubt that it will ever be seductive. (87 90) 2027+