Fonplegade Vintage:2016 This is a towering effort

This is a towering effort from Angelo Gaja

sporadic rain showers that meant the grapes did not suffer drought stress

He follows a unique winemaking philosophy that is somewhere on the spectrum between traditionalists and modernist

intensity and focused power on the refined

they do offer good backend punch on the lingering if somewhat lean finish

Fonplegade Vintage:2016 This is a towering effortA touch tight and even reduced at first, it takes a moment to clear to reveal dense layers of black fruits, graphite and bristling tannins. Concentrated and intense, clearly a reflection of the impressive structural clout of this particular vintage, not huge amounts of charm even at 10 years old needs longer, wait at least another two years. 85% new oak.