Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2016 Jennie they came together as though

they came together as though making two halves of this place

A terrific example of aged Bandol at its peak

offers pretty dark cherry

relative to my other two bottles consumed in years past

This one is still young for a 2004

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Cascina Francia 2016 Jennie they came together as thoughReceived in Original Carton 97 Points Vinous Conternos 2016 Barolo Francia is effusive, with a real sense of expansiveness that gives the wine breadth. Sage, mint, cedar, tobacco and strong mineral accents complement a core of dark fruit in a Barolo of real gravitas. Just bottled a few months ago, the 2016 is going through a very rare period of approachability (in relative terms). It will almost certainly shut down within the next few months. Readers