Les Champs Libres other_regions the 2017 Syrah Stonessence emanates

the 2017 Syrah Stonessence emanates with a dusty black plum essence and classic black peppercorn aroma before showing elements of olive and worn leather

The palate is taut and crisp on the entry

this is richly textured

anise and warm iron-infused earth notes trimmed in a touch of wood that introduce moderately structured middle weight flavors that are restrained yet sweet

In 2014 this is the finest of the four Barolos from this modernist estate

Les Champs Libres other_regions the 2017 Syrah Stonessence emanatesThe 2018 Les Champs Libres is more backward than the 2017, deprived the same delineation and mineralit by that summer's warmth. The palate is better with welcome flintiness on the entry, more energy and generosity coming through. A peppery touch on the close ensures this finishes on a high. Tasted from ex chteau magnum at Kate & Kon's 40 Year vertical in Austria.