Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche other_regions The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc

The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc is a large step up from the Pagodes de Cos Blanc

Elegant and restrained in style

opulently textured

Over the last few years

Here too there is enough reduction present to require plenty of aeration

Bruno Giacosa, Barolo Vigna Rocche other_regions The 2018 Cos dEstournel BlancThe 1999 Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto is a knock out. Dark red cherry, plum, incense and orange peel are all very much alive in the glass. The 1999 Rocche is rich, sensual and powerful to the core, with fabulous depth, explosive fruit and captivating intensity. Because of its greater power and richness, the tannins are nearly buried by the fruit. Here, too, the 1999 has moved on from its primary stage, but it is not mature, either. Ideally, readers