Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions Grasso's 2013 Barolo Ginestra Casa

Grasso's 2013 Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè is powerful

The type of reduction that the Burgundians call bourgeon de cassis dominates the fruit today

firm and hugely long finish

Like the Malconsorts this intensely mineral-driven effort is somewhat less structured than usual though it certainly doesn’t lack for power and punch

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vv other_regions Grasso's 2013 Barolo Ginestra CasaButtery, fleshy, and a very solid backup of apricot and peach melba. Lengthy and succulent and substantial. Such tremendous concentration on the finish, but without being too forceful and headbanging. Delightful to drink now, but could age for decades, on previous form. (RH)