Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Clos Saint Denis other_regions_australia Finishes with firm

Finishes with firm

recently telling me he had to end the contract with a grower of a fabulous vineyard of ancient vines this year because the grower simply refused to follow his instructions

with Pinot Noir phenolics that further amplify the chalky signature of this wine

the 2008 Valpolicella Superiore is fabulous in this vintage

Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Clos Saint Denis other_regions_australia Finishes with firm(from Clos St. Denis proper). A more elegant nose speaks primarily of cool floral notes that add breadth to the ripe and attractively spicy aromas of cassis and black raspberry. The refined and intense flavors possess a gorgeously textured mid palate while displaying outstanding length on the balanced and sneaky long finale. This is an exercise in grace and lace and should make for an outstanding CSD in time.