Charles Noellat Romanee St. Vivant 1980 (Capsule Damage) A000001433 Not surprisingly this is aromatically

Not surprisingly this is aromatically more elegant with its cool and pure aromas of essence of red berries and lilac scents

This terrific effort displays a really lovely interplay between power and finesse and I particularly like the harmony of structural elements

There is fine volume to the exceptionally rich medium weight flavors that possess a seductive mid-palate that delivers fine depth and length on the balanced finish

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although it is a more forceful

Charles Noellat Romanee St. Vivant 1980 (Capsule Damage) A000001433 Not surprisingly this is aromaticallyStrong sous bois aromas blend with slightly astringent lightweight flavors with not much supporting material or length. In short, this is disappointingly thin and while there is good complexity, that's all there is.