Hubert Lignier, Clos Roche Vintage:2018

Hubert Lignier, Clos Roche Vintage:2018(from a . 90 ha parcel of 35 to 45 year old vines . 72 ha located in Monts Luisants and . 28 in Fremires; 25% whole cluster). A whiff of volatile acidity does not really materially diminish the appeal of the earthy and markedly sauvage inflected aromas of both red and dark pinot fruit that display a top note of various floral elements. There is excellent volume and mid palate density to the broad shouldered flavors that deliver fine length despite the

black cherry

but it should put on more weight when it reaches adolescence

Best from 2020 through 2030

Like the Bâtard

this is a powerful wine that needs time to settle down

It was particularly closed on the first pours

Firm reduction dominates everything with the exception of a fleeting floral note at present

which lingers with outstanding tenacity

(90-92)/2024+

Alta Mesa vineyard (Santa Barbara County)

Edgy acidity on the end

it's an intense