Robert Groffier (Pere et Fils), Chambolle Musigny Amoureuses Vintage:2013 This is typical Millandes in

This is typical Millandes in that it’s going to need extended cellaring to shed its firm tannic spine

menthol and licorice

This is quite firm and will need extended patience

The recently-bottled 2005 Barolo Cascina Francia is

juicy acidity and a good finish

Robert Groffier (Pere et Fils), Chambolle Musigny Amoureuses Vintage:2013 This is typical Millandes in(from a 1. 07 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines). A spicy, fresh and restrained nose offers good if not special complexity on the mostly red berry fruit suffused nose. There is good verve and reasonably good detail to the lightly mineral inflected medium bodied flavors that possess solid concentration on the lingering and balanced finish. While certainly a good effort I was somewhat under whelmed given the usual standards this wine offers. Note that the