Follin Arbelet, Romanee Saint Vivant Size:3x750ml Ornellaia’s Sauvignon harvest took place

Ornellaia’s Sauvignon harvest took place in the last week of August in 2016

grass and white flowers

medium bodied

then racked into French oak for the malolactic fermentation

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Follin Arbelet, Romanee Saint Vivant Size:3x750ml Ornellaia’s Sauvignon harvest took placeThe 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+