Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne La Boloree other_regions Probably the longest-lived wine in

Probably the longest-lived wine in the vintage from Santa Barbara

rich and enveloping medium-bodied flavors still manage to be nicely precise while delivering solid if not exceptional depth and persistence on the bitter pit fruit-inflected finish

and seductively

Here too there is enough reduction to mask the underlying fruit today

A background hint of wood easily allows the cool and equally pure essence of red currant

Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne La Boloree other_regions Probably the longest-lived wine inThe 2011 Blanc de Blancs La Bolore is centered and poised on the palate, but the aromatics are more diffuse and less focused overall. The Bolore often gives the impression it is holding considerable power in reserve, but in 2011 I am not sure those elements will ever fully emerge. Yellow stone fruits, candied lemon and white flowers are all pushed forward, while slight hints of volatility linger on the finish. La Bolore emerges from a south facing