Joseph Drouhin, Vosne Romanee other_regions_italy wrapped in a silky coat

wrapped in a silky coat of ripe tannins

star anise and cured meat

There's a hint of oak spice here but it is very subtle and beautifully melded with the fresh fruit of the variety

but all the elements are impeccably balanced throughout

A sleeper of the vintage

Joseph Drouhin, Vosne Romanee other_regions_italy wrapped in a silky coat(from several lieux dits including ~20% from the 1er Les Chaumes). An exuberantly spicy nose features ripe aromas of dark cherry liqueur, sandalwood and exotic jasmine tea. The medium bodied flavors are not quite as dense though they are, as one would reasonably expect, more refined with even better depth and persistence on the well balanced if youthfully austere finale. Lovely juice and especially so for its level.