Domaine Bellene, Vosne Romanee Suchots other_regions_italy the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape

the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Réservée is a classic

with a silky mouthfeel and elegant tannins

mint and white pepper lend aromatic brilliance to this lithe

This is definitely atypical but the intrinsic class of a fine Caillerets is still present

but it too is promising

Domaine Bellene, Vosne Romanee Suchots other_regions_italy the 2012 Châteauneuf du PapeAs with the Quartiers de Nuits, there is a very subtle hint of volatile acidity that adds lift to the mildly woody but exuberantly spicy dark berry fruit nose. There is good weight and punch to the velvety and round medium weight flavors that possess excellent intensity on the firm and somewhat disjointed finish. Though awkward today, this appears to have excellent underlying material and thus my score offers the benefit of the doubt. (89 92) 2022+