Marengo, Barolo Brunate Vv Size:6x750ml (from Clos Chareau and Grand

(from Clos Chareau and Grand Clos)

spice and mineral flavors

it would be fair to say that this isn’t generous at present yet the underlying material is such that it should flesh out with a few years of bottle age

pure and nicely intense middle weight flavors that are supported by equally ripe structural elements on the long and balanced finish

saline and structured Pinot Gris with a long and powerful finish

Marengo, Barolo Brunate Vv Size:6x750ml (from Clos Chareau and GrandThe 2004 Barolo Vecchia Vigna delle Brunate is more forward than the straight Barolo Brunate, which was my concern when the wine was young, although I did not think it would develop this quickly. Scents of licorice, game, sage and leather add darkness as well as weight, but the 2004 appears to have been heavily marked by new French oak. Although the flavors are a bit forward, the 2004 should drink well for at least a few years. I bought this wine on