Georges Noellat, Vosne Romanee Vintage:2017 This robust effort is borderline

This robust effort is borderline strict at present and will require plenty of age to soften the tannins

instead of two

so there is plenty of Nebbiolo structure and tannin

A lightly menthol-infused nose that is exceptionally ripe yet stops short of being surmature remains almost 100% primary with ample black fruit and spice aromas seamlessly merging into the rich

the wine is perhaps more interesting on the nose with its blast of garrigue

Georges Noellat, Vosne Romanee Vintage:2017 This robust effort is borderlineSoft wood sets off the subtly spiced red berry fruit aromas that lead to round, delicious and admirably detailed middle weight flavors that possess a refined mouth feel, all wrapped in a balanced and lingering finish. This is lighter in style but the purity of expression is really lovely. (87 90) 2018+