Millandes and Charrières)

black cherries and crushed blackcurrants notes plus hints of Sichuan pepper

the lieux-dits include Platières and Murots)

the 2007 Brut Cuvée Nicolas François is showing very nicely

There is less color in this 2011 (I popped a bottle of the 2010 for comparison) and more notes reminiscent of Cabernet Franc (Alejandro Vigil harvested even earlier in 2010)

Azelia, Barolo Voghera Brea Riserva Vintage:2014 Millandes and Charrières)The 2004 Barolo Riserva Voghera Brea has blossomed into a far more beautiful wine than I could have ever imagined when it was first released. The flavors are dark, bold and richly expressive, with plenty of Serralunga volume, but also considerable aromatic presence, all nicely balanced by precise tannins. A huge, resonant finish laced with the essence of rose petals, mint and sweet red berries adds to the wine's considerable appeal. The Riserva spent