Dupont Tisserandot, Corton Rognet other_regions_italy The 2007 Alabaster came from

The 2007 Alabaster came from pre-phylloxera vines yielding a miniscule half ton of fruit per acre

the Cariad is a total knock-out

tar and earth aromas and flavors give way to cherry

detailed and vibrant medium weight flavors that are shaped by very fine tannins on the lingering finish where the wood reappears

This could use better depth though it’s certainly pretty

Dupont Tisserandot, Corton Rognet other_regions_italy The 2007 Alabaster came from(from a . 32 ha parcel). Moderate wood stops just short of fighting with the spicy and earthy aromas of black fruit, leather and game scents. There is outstanding richness to the fleshy and very generous broad shouldered flavors that also possess an abundance of dry extract that adds a sense of volume to the dusty and mouth coating finish that exhibits excellent length. This is a big but balanced effort that should reward mid to longer term cellaring.