I spent several hours with Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon tasting through a wide range of 2009s vins claires

The palate has a slightly candied feel

sweet pipe tobacco and leather are some of the nuances that emerge from the 2014 Barbaresco Pajè

floral and racy

Spain’s flagship

Trotanoy Vintage:2003 I spent several hours withDark red ruby. Sexy, almost decadent aromas of plum, redcurrant, iron and smoked meat. Then juicy and bright in the mouth; began a bit lean and peppery but put on weight as it opened in the glass, without any loss of energy. Finishes with suave tannins, a note of cedary oak and lovely subtle length. Stephen Tanzer