Jean-Claude Bachelet, Saint Aubin Murgers Dents Chien Vintage:2023 Probably the longest-lived wine in

Probably the longest-lived wine in the vintage from Santa Barbara

The structure of the wine is also very open and accessible

indeed almost mute nose that reflects notes of cool mineral reduction

I also tasted Conterno’s first wines from his newly-acquired vineyard in Cerretta

(from a parcel measuring

Jean-Claude Bachelet, Saint Aubin Murgers Dents Chien Vintage:2023 Probably the longest-lived wine inThere is enough reduction present to render an evaluation of the nose impossible. The suave, round and opulently textured flavors possess a bit more volume along with a hint of minerality that adds a sense of lift to the beautifully complex and lingering finish. Like several of the wines in the range this possesses enough dry extract such that it will be approachable young but should also repay mid term cellaring. (90 92) 2019+