Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis Size:6x750ml Edge of tarmacadam on the

Edge of tarmacadam on the end

It is strict but detailed even if not the most complex bouquet you will encounter in this vintage

spice and earth hints

yet the long growing season helped the extraction of velvety tannins

But it should please those who appreciate classic claret over the next 10 or so years

Roche Bellene, Clos Saint Denis Size:6x750ml Edge of tarmacadam on theThere is a nose of floral based reduction which is what the French call bourgeon de cassis. The supple, round and very forward flavors lack the same concentration as the Amoureuses and while this is certainly pretty as the tannins are notably fine grained, its awfully light for a grand cru. (87 90) 2019+