Philippe Colin, Santenay Gravieres Rouge other_regions_australia The powerful big-bodied flavors possess

The powerful big-bodied flavors possess fine mid-palate density along with excellent punch while delivering impressive length on the austere

The 2008s show a work in progress as Conterno only had control of the vineyard for a few months that year

The charmingly round and seductively textured mediumbodied flavors possess a caressing mouthfeel before culminating in a lingering finish that moderately tightens up on the balanced and lingering finish

This too reflects postmalo fermentation aromas that presently dominate the underlying fruit

Philippe Colin, Santenay Gravieres Rouge other_regions_australia The powerful big-bodied flavors possessA more discreet dollop of wood is present on the nicely cool and ripe nose of mostly dark pinot fruit, newly turned earth and a whiff of spice. The rich, concentrated and lush medium bodied flavors are a bit more obviously mineral driven while delivering fine length on the ever so slightly austere finale. This is relatively forward and could be enjoyed after only 2 to 3 years of bottle age.