Chave Selections is the négociant arm of Jean-Louis Chave's operation — distinct from the legendary estate wines
Gentle tannins and lively acidity make it juicy and refreshing
This is Duroché's philosophy applied to one of Burgundy's most storied terroirs: let the terroir and wine speak for themselves
and the wine inside is untouched
and 18 years on this magnum (which ages on a slower curve than 750ml) is settling into full drinking window: sweet red fruit
Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2012 SO031026 Fornerot Chave Selections is the négociantA cult Barolo from a house that refuses to play the game: Cappellano works in tiny quantities, declines ratings and marketing, and farms the old way. Pie Rupestris comes from Nebbiolo on Rupestris rootstock in the Otin Fiorin parcel of the Gabutti cru, Serralunga d'Alba, and is 100% Serralunga in its severe, authoritative, austere yet generous character. The 2012 was a solid, classically styled vintage of balanced structure. Still youthful, it rewards