One of Barsac's greatest estates—and this 2011 earned 97 points from Wine Spectator
while still carrying the cru's signature backbone
with a dense core of ripe fruit balanced by fine-grained tannins and a vibrant acidity
and an earthiness that begs for cellaring
" honors both grandfather Bernard and the Bonin name
Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia, 2007 SO031226 Filliatreau One of Barsac's greatest estates—andThe more generous side of a Barolo legend. Giacomo Conterno's Cascina Francia comes from a single clay limestone vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, made the traditional way with natural yeasts, long maceration, and Slavonian cask aging. The 2007 was a warm, riper vintage that produced more openly charming, approachable Barolos, and that suits this bottle now: it offers Conterno's depth and pedigree in a softer, more welcoming frame. Mature and drinking