This is the 13th edition that Vietti has come out with

There is better delineation and energy to the more obviously mineral-driven flavors that deliver fine punch on the balanced and youthfully austere finale

2010 being more gentle

with a honeyed quince character

Long-time winemaker Guido Rivella keeps a much lower profile

Drouhin Laroze, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2011 This is the 13th edition(from a superbly situated 1 ha parcel high on the hill). Firm reduction overshadows the fruit at present. More positively, there is excellent energy and density to the powerful and muscular broad shouldered flavors that possess a healthy level of the same on the austere, rustic and bitter cherry inflected finish that is a bit clipped. Like the Bonnes Mares, this is somewhat awkward and while it may harmonize, Im less certain that this will come