Antonin Guyon, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy The 2003 Amarone della Valpolicella

The 2003 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva awards a truly exceptional emotional charge for reasons that go beyond the technical tasting attributes of the wine

dusty and focused finale that exudes an abundance of minerality

all wrapped in a focused and lingering finish that also is ever-so-mildly warm and austere

The palate is medium-bodied with supple but quite firm tannins

Antonin Guyon, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy The 2003 Amarone della Valpolicella(from a tiny . 085 ha parcel in Charmes proper which is enough in most vintages for only 1 barrel). Once again, the wood and menthol influence isnt subtle though neither does it mask the cool aromas of various dark berries, newly turned earth and forest floor wisps. The succulent, round and utterly delicious middleweight flavors possess good if not excellent intensity before terminating in a youthfully austere focused and moderately firm finale that