Mauro Sebaste, Barolo Monvigliero Size:6x750ml The 2008 Block 2 Chardonnay

The 2008 Block 2 Chardonnay is more open at the moment revealing pronounced notes of meal and struck match with some apricots and lemon curd

This is aromatically similar to the Clos St

95% of which is situated in Vaillons proper with the remainder in Séchet)

detail and solid power to the medium-bodied and tautly muscular flavors that are shaped by slightly firmer if less refined tannins on the slightly austere but complex finish

Long and penetrating and complemented by a pretty pinpoint mousse

Mauro Sebaste, Barolo Monvigliero Size:6x750ml The 2008 Block 2 ChardonnayA wine with wonderful purity of fruit, from plum to sliced orange, yet there's an underlying mineral character as well. Full bodied and superracy, with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. A powerful red. Best after 2011. 845 cases made. JS