Balsamic and truffle notes pepper the palate of this handsome Barolo

A yield of 30hl/ha

Unmistakable in its obesity

This warm-vintage Barolo opens with a ripe and soft bouquet that brings out some nice cherry notes with creamy black fruit at the back

It is one of the best wines that Paul Pontallier ever made

Tortochot, Clos Vougeot other_regions_italy Balsamic and truffle notes pepper(from a . 21 ha parcel). A background trace of wood sets off reticent but pure and earth red, blue and violet aromas that are followed by wonderfully intense, dense and powerful broad shouldered flavors that both coat and stain the palate on the long and youthfully austere finish. This is very much Cistercian in character and while impressive, this is one very serious wine where plenty of patience will again be required. 93 2018+