Louis Jadot, Clos Roche Vintage:2010 graceful evolution

graceful evolution

The searing tannin and backward expression are reminiscent of a Serralunga Barolo

sauvage and newly turned earth hints

incense and smoky Indian spices

Finishes with firm

Louis Jadot, Clos Roche Vintage:2010 graceful evolutionLike 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.