Francois Lamarche, Vosne Romanee Malconsorts

Francois Lamarche, Vosne Romanee MalconsortsA discreet touch of wood sets off the strikingly spicy and very pretty mix of various red berry fruit and cassis aromas that are liberally laced with hoisin, soy and anise. The refined yet tautly muscled flavors possess good detail and plenty of punch before culminating in a dusty and mouth coating finish of grand cru depth and persistence. This is impressive. 92 2019+

Subtle wood spice notes highlight the reserved

Guado al Tasso is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon

with additional purity and focus

full and intense flavors brimming with power and muscle yet this by no means lacks for grace or elegance on the reserved but driving finish

I can't wait to try both in 15 to 20 years

Guidalberto was richer and more voluptuous in style than Sassicaia

ultra-fine tannin and a lively

punchy and velvety medium full-bodied flavors display only a moderate amount of '95 style tannins on the otherwise delicious

This problem did not occur in 2012

but offers more of a whimper in terms of mouthfeel

(90-93)/2024+

extremely fresh fruit flavours and high integrated acidity