Domaine la Milliere, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2005 Verdicchio and the rest Counoise

and the rest Counoise

with classic structure and a clear path to aging over a decade or longer

the 1998 Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde offers up tons of blackberry and cassis fruit to go with notions of smoked meats

flavor and texture of the location in which it is grown

The 2007 is potentially one of the best Lesec has yet made

Domaine la Milliere, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2005 Verdicchio and the rest Counoise1. 5cm or better 93 Vinous IWC Intensely spicy aromas of vibrant strawberry and raspberry, underscored by cinnamon and allspice; this smells like an elegant Burgundy. Very sweet but sharply focused on the palate, with mineral laced red berry and cherry flavors