Conterno Fantino, Langhe, Monpra 2000 Burgundy Blanc and hints of fruit pit

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

Not the weightiest on the palate but still with cool dark fruit with minimal prune notes and no roasted effect

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

This is worth a special effort to seek out

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Conterno Fantino, Langhe, Monpra 2000 Burgundy Blanc and hints of fruit pit92 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