Lucien Le Moine, Volnay Caillerets Size:6x750ml It was picked from October

It was picked from October 22 to November 3 after a warm

Pio Cesare’s 1990 Barolo is one of the protagonists of the Barolo Boom years that would soon follow this legendary vintage

spice cake and fallen leaves

which is not surprising given the fact that the Chave family has more experience than just about anybody in the winemaking world (the domaine was founded in 1481 - nearly a decade before Christopher Columbus discovered America

Lucien Le Moine, Volnay Caillerets Size:6x750ml It was picked from OctoberReduction masks the underlying fruit though does not extend to the palate of the much, much finer if decidedly less powerful flavors that exude evident minerality and underlying tension before culminating in a bitter cherry infused finish. I like the depth though the dusty finish is somewhat short at present. Note that my predicted range assumes that the length will sort itself out. (89 92) 2029+