🏰 【A shining example of Piedmont's Barolo heritage, the 2018 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio is the first Barolo cru distributed by La Place de Bordeaux, offering a complex bouquet of small berry fruits, crushed stone, and spicy licorice, with remarkable elegance and depth.】 The 2018 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio (Nebbiolo) opens with a pretty lacework of aromas, including smaller berry fruits, crushed stone, rusty nail, pressed lilac or blue flower, and a dusting of spicy licorice powder. The bouquet is vertical and tight, leading to a precise succession of varietal tones and a polished finish. This wine, from the esteemed Cerequio cru, is richly structured with a tightly woven tannic frame, showcasing elegance, harmony, and remarkable persistence. The 2018 vintage in Piedmont saw abundant rain in late winter/spring, followed by a hot, dry summer and mild September, allowing for slow, balanced ripening. 🍴 This powerful Barolo is an ideal match for braised veal shank or lamb dishes. 🥂 With a recommended drinking window from 2025-2035, this Barolo Cerequio offers excellent depth and concentration, making it a superb choice for collectors and fine dining.