Xavier, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions_italy bold and muscular effort that

bold and muscular effort that is both mineral-driven and powerful while delivering first-rate depth and length on the balanced and youthfully austere finale

While so many other 2008 Barolos are built on perfume and grace

the 2008 will really start to blossom with five or six years of bottle age

opulent and caressing medium-bodied flavors where the lemon zest-tinged acidity is just firm enough to keep the proper balance

There is a lot of gas that may very well be accentuating the sense of bitterness as the underlying tannins do seem to be sufficiently ripe

Xavier, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions_italy bold and muscular effort thatWild blackberry, potpourri, tobacco and dark chocolate aromas. Its full bodied with firm, velvety tannins. Intense and polished with delicious praline layers. Still has plenty of energy and structure. Gorgeous balance. Drink or hold.