It seems that by way of explaining this paucity in the realm of Kabinett and Spatlese

Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 reminds me somewhat of the grace of the exceptional 1995

This is notably finer than the old vines cuvée if not quite a long or concentrated

the 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet comes mostly from the La Crau lieu-dit and was aged 18 months in 1-year-old barrels

ripe and chewy

Duemani, Suisassi Vintage:2008 It seems that by wayShows opulent aromas of raspberry and blackberry, with a hint of earth. Full bodied, soft and velvety, with a vanilla, chocolate and berry aftertaste. Delicious already. This is a new Syrah from the estate of Lucca dAttoma and Elena Celli. Not imported into the U. S. Best after 2009. 170 cases made. JS