2021 Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Francia Price_74 these are archetypal examples that

these are archetypal examples that remain smartly priced given both the quality of their old-vine holdings in some of the most hallowed terroir in the Cote de Nuits and their obvious overall class

while showing spicy hints and good structure you can expect from Sancerre Pinot Noir

sourced from a tiny

Think dark fruit

Bottled at a sturdy 101 proof

2021 Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Francia Price_74 these are archetypal examples thatGiacomo Conterno is the gold standard in Piedmont. 2021 is an extraordinary Piedmont vintage! Similar to 2016, the wines show very buoyant and clear fruit with fine, seamless tannins and balance. Piedmont is on a real tear this past decade, and 21 will fall in with 19, 16, 13, 10 etc., yet another blockbuster vintage.