Roagna, Barbaresco Crichet Paje other_regions_italy That linear flinty note is

That linear flinty note is just terrific

This lovely effort is very Vosne and the dense but fine supporting tannins are quite sophisticated

Sweet rose petal

The 2004 Barbaresco Rabajà is a total head-turner

Roagna, Barbaresco Crichet Paje other_regions_italy That linear flinty note is(this special bottling, from a 0. 5 hectare plot of 65+ year old vines at the top of the Paje vineyard, was previously made in 2001 and 2002; bottled in August of 2013!), Medium red. Ineffable nose combines plum, mocha, tobacco, humus and truffle. A lush, spicy midweight with uncanny retention of spicy red cherry and redcurrant fruit. Finishes juicy and imploded, with crunchy wild ripe strawberry flavor and outstanding juicy energy. Shows less body