Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Varonniers Size:6x750ml The energetic and well-detailed flavors

The energetic and well-detailed flavors possess a really lovely texture for a wine of this level

where it aged for 14 months

but is solid

the Roagna 2014 Barbaresco Albesani opens to a medium ruby color with pretty garnet highlights

The price of this tends to be set by the market (although it was around 250 euros with the producer's wine club)

Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Varonniers Size:6x750ml The energetic and well-detailed flavorsVery stylish, with soft but persistent mouthfeel to the blackberry, pepper, tobacco and cocoa notes. Features lingering black tea and iron notes on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 611 cases made. JM