Gilbert Picq, Chablis Vosgros other_regions_italy The French oak remains very

The French oak remains very much present

I like the underlying tension as it imparts a sense of verve

being very careful not to dry out the wine

with the 2011 Flaccianello della Pieve appearing a bit softer and plumper around the midsection

Gilbert Picq, Chablis Vosgros other_regions_italy The French oak remains very(from 40+ year old vines aged in 100% stainless). Once again there is a plethora of Chablis elements suffusing the aromas of crushed fennel, iodine, mineral reduction, quinine and citrus confit. There is outstanding density and evident power to the larger scaled flavors that possess plenty of sappy dry extract that also buffers the firm acid spine shaping the impressively long and complex finale. As is usually the case, this isnt especially refined,