Maison, Roche de Bellene Size:6x750ml

Maison, Roche de Bellene Size:6x750mlNA

powerful but elegant

the Carobric is lifted and aromatically expressive

but that wine is years from seeing the light of day

but it quickly amasses power and momentum on the mid-palate

Otherwise there is good richness to the sleek and caressing medium weight flavors that possess a beguiling texture while delivering very solid depth and persistence on the balanced finale

the muscular fruit is densely packed at this youthful stage

This behemoth demands 8-10 years of cellaring but should ultimately reward patient cellaring in a big way

stone and citrus aromas that give way to refined but muscular flavors that ooze a fine minerality on the impressively persistent finish

but the wine

A fresh and decidedly more elegant nose reflects notes of spiced plum

The 2010 Haut-Bages Libéral does not quite convey the same lift on the nose as its peers

with sweet apricot fruit nicely balanced by ripe but understated acidity