The 2003 Barolo La Rocca e La Pira

plum and flinty mineral aromas and flavors are very clean and vibrant

mostly Syrah from the higher elevation

Ontogeny is a barrel-selection blend of Bevan's vineyard sources

the 2011 should continue to drink nicely for another decade or so

Marc Colin et Fils, Montrachet Brut Zero The 2003 Barolo La Rocca(from vines on the Chassagne side). Discreet if not invisible wood does not interfere with the clear expression of the restrained, ripe and moderately exotic aromas of white and yellow orchard fruit, mango and papaya. There is excellent richness to the opulently textured, concentrated and quite powerful flavors that evidence plenty of muscle on the extract rich and hugely long finish. There is another dimension of depth and length present relative to