Conterno Fantino, Langhe, Monpra 2000 Burgundy Blanc This is worth a special

This is worth a special effort to seek out

and hints of fruit pit as well as abundant fine tanning lend a (for the vintage) surprising but not unwelcome note of austerity to an impressively long finish

Winemaker signed bottle

(WK) (2/2020)

This has a juicy profile of fruit that complements a big tannin structure that concludes with a firm

Conterno Fantino, Langhe, Monpra 2000 Burgundy Blanc This is worth a special92 CellarTracker Terrific, lively, complex Piedmont nose full of mature red fruit, earth, tar, mineral and sandalwood. Palate is medium rich with mature, dried fruit. Earth notes provide a great accent. Lively acidity provides energy and lift. Fine grained tannin still providing grip on the back palate. Great presence from start to medium long finish. This is in a really nice place. 12 22 2011