Jean-Jacques Confuron Romanee St. Vivant Grand Cru 2018 Piedmont a hint of licorice

a hint of licorice

There is good volume and concentration to the delicious and vibrant flavors that possess very good mid-palate concentration as well as fine length on the palate coating finish

The latter element carries over to the energetic

is a relatively powerful statement from the new owners

A nose of butter and hazelnut then introduces a palate of brioches and almond

Jean-Jacques Confuron Romanee St. Vivant Grand Cru 2018 Piedmont a hint of licoriceA highly spiced nose features notes of cassis, plum, hoisin and a hint of sandalwood. The ripe, mouth coating and delicious medium bodied flavors possess excellent length on the well balanced if youthfully austere finish that also really firms up as it sits on the palate. This is definitely a "buy and forget you own it" wine as I would advise not touching a bottle for at least 10 years and 15 to 20 would likely be better.