Camille Giroud, Corton Chaumes other_regions_italy (90-92)/2012+

(90-92)/2012+

40% Semillon and 14% Sauvignon Gris

again provided that you have the intention of cellaring it properly

Ultimately the 1997 is a rather one-dimensional wine

Seems distinctly cleaner than a bottle of the '98 I tasted last year

Camille Giroud, Corton Chaumes other_regions_italy (90-92)/2012+(from 80 year old vines). An expressive and distinctly floral nose blends with the background nuance of wood and ripe red and dark berry fruit aromas that merge into elegant and remarkably pure flavors that possess real energy on the linear and powerful and slightly austere finish. This is taut and the muscled flavors just exude a sense of vibrancy and like the Taillepieds, this is defined by its almost extreme minerality. In sum, this is a big but