Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant Vintage:2020 revealing itself in slow-releasing layers

revealing itself in slow-releasing layers of black and blue fruits with exhilarating earth and mineral sparks

the supporting tannins are somewhat drying and this tends to cut the finish short

Angelo Gaja isn’t the talkative type too often these days

Deep cassis and very ripe plum notes introduce full-bodied

21 ha parcel raised in 80% new wood)

Roche Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant Vintage:2020 revealing itself in slow-releasing layersThis is actually aromatically similar to the Richebourg at this early stage. While the medium weight flavors also possess solid mid palate concentration and a velvety mouth feel, the supporting tannins are somewhat drying and this tends to cut the finish short. There is a lot of gas present that undoubtedly contributes to the dryness and this is frankly hard to read. Note that my predicted range offers some benefit of the doubt though what is clear is