Follin Arbelet, Romanee Saint Vivant Size:3x750ml As good as the Chapelle

As good as the Chapelle is

This is really about earthy tones

grass and white flowers

then racked into French oak for the malolactic fermentation

This was a notoriously warm vintage that saw sugar and phenolic ripeness shoot up very quickly at the end of the growing season

Follin Arbelet, Romanee Saint Vivant Size:3x750ml As good as the ChapelleThe type of reduction that the Burgundians call bourgeon de cassis dominates the fruit today. The mouth feel is beautifully refined and even silky with the outstanding complexity, all supported by firm and even borderline rustic tannins that contrast considerably with the sleek mid palate texture. I suspect that the mildly chunky tannins will eventually give way to something more reflective of the natural refinement of a classic RSV. (91 94) 2028+