Chateau Marsannay, Marsannay Clos Roy other_regions_italy This is firmly structured and

This is firmly structured and very classy – in sum

velvety tannins that still offer some resistance on the palate

There is impressive richness and mid-palate concentration to the extract-rich and caressing middle weight flavors that coat the palate before terminating in an intense and attractively dry finish where a hint of bitter lemon appears

The 2005 Shiraz “Greenock” is opaque purple-colored with an impressive perfume of toast

Reduction once again dominates the nose

Chateau Marsannay, Marsannay Clos Roy other_regions_italy This is firmly structured andNotes of herbal tea, crushed anise, red currant and a plethora of floral elements gives way to impressively dense, powerful and muscular flavors that flash good minerality on the balanced but, somewhat surprisingly, short finish. This may well harmonize as there is no obvious reason why the length should be any different. Odd.