This 2008 is a little difficult to work out at the moment

offering juicy blackberry

The 2008 Barolo Brunate is beautifully balanced from start to finish

and a hint of chocolate in the background

a warm year in Piedmont

Arlaud, Charmes Chambertin Vintage:2014 This 2008 is a little(from a 1. 13 ha parcel at the top of Mazoyres that abuts the Route des Grands Crus). Firm reduction renders the nose unreadable at present. There is however good freshness to the slightly bigger and richer yet still quite sleek flavors that possess focused power on the impressively precise, youthfully austere and quite serious finish. This doesnt have quite the same grace as the Combottes but its definitely a quality effort as its built to age and a