Joseph Roty, Gevrey Chambertin Champs Chenys Vintage:2010 and the 2013 Barolo Riserva

and the 2013 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a true standout in the appellation

offering scents of cherry and musky underbrush

(from Les Crais

but they are clay-rich with a chalk component

Joseph Roty, Gevrey Chambertin Champs Chenys Vintage:2010 and the 2013 Barolo Riserva(from vines planted in 1934 that directly abut Charmes Chambertin; Roty noted that this may be called Vieilles Vignes as before). A pungent and highly expressive nose consists of menthol, toasty, black raspberry liqueur and equally potent earth and game nuances. The richer yet sleeker medium bodied flavors also possess excellent volume and concentration plus a more refined mouth feel, all wrapped in a balanced, long and agreeably refreshing finish. As