Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2018 Hints of wood and menthol

Hints of wood and menthol can be found on the even riper nose that is composed by notes of extract of black cherry

Guidalberto was richer and more voluptuous in style than Sassicaia

Brezza remains one of the best-kept secrets in traditionally-made Barolo

This is firm and a bit austere but not rustic and should age gracefully

Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2018 Hints of wood and menthol(from terres blanches or the white soil portion of the vineyard). Much more subtle but not invisible wood can be found on the cooler and more layered aromas of red berries, warm earth and pretty floral whiffs. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the stony and muscular large bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere and robust finale that flirts with rusticity. Good potential here but patience definitely advised.