Guffens Heynen, Pouilly Fuisse Tris Hauts Vignes Size:12x750ml but the 2004 Langhe Arborina

but the 2004 Langhe Arborina takes things to another level

It is a fabulous effort to drink now or cellar for another three-plus decades

The dryness should round out in time as there is no associated sense of astringency

The San Lorenzo is essentially a second selection of lots from the dual flagship Gran Seleziones La Casuccia and Bellavista

Guffens Heynen, Pouilly Fuisse Tris Hauts Vignes Size:12x750ml but the 2004 Langhe ArborinaThere are touches of reduction and menthol sitting atop the exotic white and yellow fruit scents that are trimmed in a discreet application of oak. Like several of the wines in the range, on the palate this is concentrated, powerful and muscular with excellent size and weight to the big bodied flavors that deliver fine depth and persistence. This is also quite precise and while its no model of finesse, it certainly is imposing. Patience required. 92