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

The soft tannins and soft red fruits are dominated by clever work during the ageing process

This was a notoriously warm vintage that saw sugar and phenolic ripeness shoot up very quickly at the end of the growing season

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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+