(from 4 parcels near Dents de Chien that measure ~2 ha)

dark cherry aromas spiked with earth and a whiff of leather

the use of French oak has become more measured and the Barolos are now among the elite wines of the region in virtually every vintage

I had two vintages of the old-vine cuvée to taste side by side

earth and abundant floral influences

Nyetimber, Tillington Single Vineyard Brut Zero (from 4 parcels near Dents76% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay grown in a single West Sussex vineyard. RS 9. 7 g l. Tasted blind. Quite deep gold. Putty nose, nicely integrated. Not too tart. Quite assertive. Some attractive evolution on this. Lots of nuance here. Not that long but a very good effort.