Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Richebourg other_regions_italy The estate’s 2004 Barolo Vigna

The estate’s 2004 Barolo Vigna Rionda is beautifully perfumed

And a tiny hint of dried fruit on the end

There is good energy and detail to the sleek middle weight flavors where the relatively refined texture of the mid-palate contrasts markedly with the robust but not rustic finale

dusty and mouth coating finish

floral and spiced apple

Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Richebourg other_regions_italy The estate’s 2004 Barolo VignaMuch like the Grands Echzeaux, this is intensely floral with a cool and highly restrained nose of red berries, spice and stone scents. There is excellent volume and energy to the big bodied, intense and overtly muscular flavors that terminate in a mineral driven, dusty and beautifully long finish. This doesnt offer the same power that the Grands Echzeaux does but this is finer and the length simply doesnt quit. A first class beauty that despite the