Louis Jadot, Clos Roche other_regions_italy

Louis Jadot, Clos Roche other_regions_italyLike the Chambertin, this is both ripe and brooding with slightly riper aromas of roasted plum, black cherry and warm earth, all of which is trimmed in enough wood to notice. The caressing yet powerful big bodied flavors flash good muscle on the raspy and somewhat short if very firm finish. This may well age out, but the balance isnt nearly as well dialed in compared to the best of these grands crus.

It is a powerful

Note however that this is one very structured wine that will require a lengthy stay in a cool cellar to arrive at its full peak

excellent length

90 ha of terres rouges and

An outstanding wine

minerals and spice notes

it has some grainy tannins

spice-accented aromas of fresh black and blue fruits

Raspberries and cherries of incredible purity add hints of chocolate on the long finish but never seem heavy or warm

Lurid ruby

which many consider to be the greatest vineyard on Hermitage Hill

good concentration and plenty of tannin