Chiara Boschis (Pira), Barolo Cannubi Vintage:2004 bringing a spicy personality that

bringing a spicy personality that belies a profound and deep nature

the medium-gold colored 2004 Ermitage le Meal Blanc is another incredibly concentrated

The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc is a large step up from the Pagodes de Cos Blanc

weight and power as well as a bit more complexity to the mineral-driven and impeccably well-balanced finish that is both explosive and palate staining

Chiara Boschis (Pira), Barolo Cannubi Vintage:2004 bringing a spicy personality thatDeep, bright ruby red. Sweet, spicy aromas of redcurrant and plum. Still rather closed in the mouth following the recent bottling, but the plummy fruit and spicy wood appear to be nicely integrated, with the result that the wine is not at all overly oaky. Rather silky texture. Finishes with big, ripe tannins that spread out to coat the palate. Stephen Tanzer