Tour Haut Brion Vintage:2004 tension-filled and strikingly persistent finale

tension-filled and strikingly persistent finale

The 2007 Langhe Costa Russi combines richness and focus to a degree that has seldom been seen here

Pierre Rovani has raved about this wine in the past

This elegant effort is coming along very nicely and it has reached a stage that could certainly be enjoyed now but for my taste I would allow this another 4 to 6 years first in order to develop a bit more depth as well as broadening the finale

the flavors are bright and floral

Tour Haut Brion Vintage:2004 tension-filled and strikingly persistent finaleFull bodied, tannic and on the masculine side fo the style range, with 2 hours in the decanter and some effort, wet earth, tobacco, cedar chest and tobacco notes begin to emerge. Still young, perhaps 5 more years in the bottle should allow the wine to soften and develop its aromatics.