I would again be inclined to allow it another few years of cellaring first

richer and more powerful flavors that also possess fine mid-palate concentration though not necessarily better persistence

but it does so minus that delicate floral embroidery that comes forth with such delight in 2013

The 2014 Barolo le Vigne is bright and fruit-forward

that are laced with notes earth

Haut Batailley other_regions I would again be inclinedThe 1986 Haut Batailley has matured in splendid fashion. The nose is engaging, a mixture of red and black fruit, gravel and spice. Juxtaposed against the 1996 Haut Batailley I find more energy in this, despite being ten years older. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, earthy black fruit with good acidity. It is not a complex Pauillac and the finish feels a tad staid, although the residue of white pepper and bay leaf on the finish is very