Rol Valentin other_regions_italy I wouldn’t describe this as

I wouldn’t describe this as a typical Niellon Chevalier but it is certainly a dramatic and high-quality wine

This delivers all that in spades

the Blanc is quite a bit richer than the Virginie de Valandraud

yet the firm acid spine saves the balance on the saliva-inducing

This is really quite good but note well that it’s going to require plenty of cellar time first

Rol Valentin other_regions_italy I wouldn’t describe this asThe 1998 Rol Valentin has a pale to medium brick color and gives up notes of stewed tea, dusty soil, cinnamon stick and tobacco with a gentle undercurrent of dried berries. Medium bodied, the palate reveals a mature wine on the edge of its downward trajectory, with soft, powdery tannins and bags of freshness boosting the last throws of fruit, finishing earthy.