Joseph Drouhin Vosne-Romanee 2017 La Scolca galangal and kaffir lime leaf

galangal and kaffir lime leaf underlain by cut melon

"The first-growth 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard flirts again with a potential perfect score when it is finally in bottle

vanilla & cedar oak gradually open on the palate until only a touch of tannic green bite remained at the finish

if no time for that

but very fresh red notes also appear

Joseph Drouhin Vosne-Romanee 2017 La Scolca galangal and kaffir lime leafAn initial whiff of reduction dissipates to display tart red cherry on this wine's subtle nose. The palate comes in with crunch, showing edges of iron oxide and pepper made vivid by brightness and freshness. Underneath it all is a firm, fine texture. A graceful and lasting framework of tannin lets the freshness and fruit shine in all their elegance. Anne Krebiehl MW