Casa, Lapostolle Vintage:2017 There is a sophisticated mid-palate

There is a sophisticated mid-palate mouth feel to the broad-shouldered flavors that display excellent power and plenty of salinity on the impressively long finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth

The finale is on the austere side and while this stops short of being strict

this is a vintage to put away and forget for at least 5-6 years

The tannic power of the wine is also contained

Casa, Lapostolle Vintage:2017 There is a sophisticated mid-palateI found the new and ambitious 2015 La Parcelle 8 very ripe, playing with over ripeness. Perhaps it's the combination of centenary vines and a warm and dry year that delivered very ripe and concentrated juice, and the wine hits the scale at 15% alcohol, with plenty of tannins. It reminds me of the wines from yesteryear, lacking today's freshness and balance. It matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 26 months. Will it ever absorb the oak? 15,660