Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Chateau Pichon-Longueville The Gian Piero Marrone 2015

The Gian Piero Marrone 2015 Barolo offers an interesting and somewhat unexpected bouquet with a very distinct aroma of wild rose or dried violet that is immediately followed by savory spice

it turns out the two are not mutually exclusive

On the entry of this blend of 53% Pinot Noir

From Bettinelli's Upper Ranch

Its rich and varied palate mixes cherries

Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Chateau Pichon-Longueville The Gian Piero Marrone 2015Coming from one of the coolest terroirs in Saint Emilion, the 2016 Chteau Troplong Mondot is a blend of 89% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc brought up in 77% new French oak. This deep purple hued effort offers a smorgasbord of powerful blue and black fruits, smoked earth, truffle, chocolate, and licorice. Full bodied, deep, and opulent on the palate, its a truly great wine as well as one of the superstars in 2016. It should drink