Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions By the way

By the way

This is evolving glacially and certainly much slower than I originally foresaw but it should be a stunner of a Clos de Vougeot when it finally reaches its peak

A brooding and inexpressive nose mixes notes of red pinot fruit with a lovely array of spice and floral elements

There is no shortage of tannin

wild herbs

Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions By the wayThis is actually aromatically similar to the Richebourg at this early stage. While the medium weight flavors also possess solid mid palate concentration and a velvety mouth feel, the supporting tannins are somewhat drying and this tends to cut the finish short. There is a lot of gas present that undoubtedly contributes to the dryness and this is frankly hard to read. Note that my predicted range offers some benefit of the doubt though what is clear is