Cantine Guastaferro, Taurasi Primum, 2004 PZCalifornia Clos de la Roche is

Clos de la Roche is the largest and most renowned Grand Cru in Morey-Saint-Denis

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more delicate tier off this hallowed site: an utterly elegant

and this bottling delivers the depth and finesse of top Bordeaux without the grand cru price

There’s serious structure here—firm tannins and a deep mineral core—but also a kind of effortless elegance that only the greats achieve

Cantine Guastaferro, Taurasi Primum, 2004 PZCalifornia Clos de la Roche isFrom ancient pre phylloxera vines on volcanic soils in the heart of Campania, Guastaferros Taurasi is a wine of depth, tradition, and serious aging potential. In 2004, that potential has come fully alivewhat was once firm and brooding is now layered, supple, and hauntingly complex. The nose is a swirl of dried black cherry, leather, tobacco leaf, and volcanic earth, with hints of licorice and dried herbs emerging as it opens. On the palate, its still