The full-bodied palate packs in the flavor layers with the voluptuous fruit superbly framed by firm

A strikingly pure

which hangs on with noteworthy tenacity and building sweetness

This wine should continue to offer gorgeous and good-value drinking for another decade

(91-93)/2029+

Rollin Pere et Fils, Pernand Ile Vergelesses Rouge Brut Zero The full-bodied palate packs in(two thirds of this is from 65 year old vines and the other third is from 10+ year old vines, aged in 25% new oak). As is usually the case, this is the most elegant red in the Rollin range with a refined nose of various red berries, in particular currant, along with pungent stone notes though interestingly in 2010 there is a hint of the sauvage that is not usually present. The cool and ultra pure middle weight flavors benefit from wonderfully fine