Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2016 Jennie A terrific example of aged

A terrific example of aged Bandol at its peak

Great nose of rose petal

Singapore): Pretty good

relative to my other two bottles consumed in years past

smoke and licorice are some of the many notes that shape the majestic

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2016 Jennie A terrific example of agedReceived in Original Carton 97 Points Vinous Conternos 2016 Barolo Francia is effusive, with a real sense of expansiveness that gives the wine breadth. Sage, mint, cedar, tobacco and strong mineral accents complement a core of dark fruit in a Barolo of real gravitas. Just bottled a few months ago, the 2016 is going through a very rare period of approachability (in relative terms). It will almost certainly shut down within the next few months. Readers