Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Richebourg other_regions_italy The 2011 Barca Velha

The 2011 Barca Velha

Lots of blackcurrant

This seems to ooze cassis from start to finish and the persistent has to be experienced to be believed though the wine remains backward if not severe

there is enough structure and underlying material to allow for at least a few years of upside development

Silky and taut on entry

Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Richebourg other_regions_italy The 2011 Barca VelhaMuch like the Grands Echzeaux, this is intensely floral with a cool and highly restrained nose of red berries, spice and stone scents. There is excellent volume and energy to the big bodied, intense and overtly muscular flavors that terminate in a mineral driven, dusty and beautifully long finish. This doesnt offer the same power that the Grands Echzeaux does but this is finer and the length simply doesnt quit. A first class beauty that despite the