Gerard Raphet, Clos Roche other_regions_australia the 2016 is even more

the 2016 is even more reticent than it was last year at this time

There is excellent volume and an intense minerality present on the broad-shouldered and extract-rich flavors that display a dusty mouth feel on the impressively long and deep finish

There is a whiff of the exotic to the white peach and viognier-like aromas where additional notes of lemongrass

Shows enough freshness and structure for aging

Riper aromas include those of rosemary oil

Gerard Raphet, Clos Roche other_regions_australia the 2016 is even more(from a . 33 ha parcel, two thirds of which was replanted in 1982 with the remaining vines planted in the 1920s). An exuberantly spicy nose combines pretty floral and fresh red pinot fruit with floral, wood and sauvage hints. The supple medium weight flavors possess fine volume as well as excellent length if only average depth on the balanced and firmly structured finale. Patience advised in order that more complexity can develop.