Roche Bellene, Chevalier Montrachet other_regions the 2014 Saarburger Rausch Riesling

the 2014 Saarburger Rausch Riesling Spätlese displays a puristic smoky slate aroma that needs some minutes to develop more fruity charm

At first rich and vinous on the palate

It’s a super classic Barolo from one of La Morra's greatest sites

all wrapped in a subtly stony and sneaky long finish

I wish there were more wineries setting their sights on this level of quality

Roche Bellene, Chevalier Montrachet other_regions the 2014 Saarburger Rausch RieslingFirm reduction. The unusually supple and exceptionally rich big bodied flavors exhibit good minerality though the tannic, super dry and austere finale is attenuated and even a bit short. As the description suggests, this is presently awkward and disjointed and its tough to judge whether it will better harmonize in time or not.