Drouhin Laroze, Chambertin Clos De Beze Vintage:2018 Massive and decadent on the

Massive and decadent on the palate

deeply concentrated blackberry and violet pastille flavors and a suggestion of star anise

As is usually the case the broad-shouldered flavors possess more size and weight though perhaps a bit less than I usually see between the Ech and this wine

There is just enough reduction to mask the underlying fruit but not the floral and spice nuances

Drouhin Laroze, Chambertin Clos De Beze Vintage:2018 Massive and decadent on the(from a parcel of 1. 5 ha of vines planted in 1949). A spicy, ripe, elegant and admirably pure nose offers up notes of anise, sandalwood and clove that add breadth to the floral, earth and stone suffused aromas. There is the same superb breadth to the rich, intense and tension filled full bodied flavors that possess excellent power and drive on the seductively textured, muscular and classy finish. As good as the prior grands crus are, there is another