The La Tour Blanche 2001 has long been the insiders Sauternes for the vintage

but it has more of a tannic spine and greater overall structure

Fratelli Alessandria keeps its Barolo in oak casks for three years

one of Chardonnay from Mesnil and another from Avize

Poggio Sotto, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Size:3x750ml The La Tour Blanche 2001A dark, towering wine, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is quite similar in style and personality than the straight Brunello, but it has more of a tannic spine and greater overall structure. Dark and mysterious, the 2005 is constantly changing in the glass. I imagine it will still be fabulous at age 30. This is an especially dark, almost exotic, Brunello. Antonio Galloni