Chapoutier, Hermitage Blanc Chante Alouette Vintage:2012 This is lovely and the

This is lovely and the supporting tannins are quite fine-grained

but it is otherwise firm and compact at its core with a solid delivery of quality fruit

A wonderfully elegant

The beautifully textured yet markedly intense broad-shouldered flavors possess a supple and caressing mid-palate that contrasts with the powerful

Chapoutier, Hermitage Blanc Chante Alouette Vintage:2012 This is lovely and theLight bright gold. Intense, mineral accented white peach, pear liqueur, iodine and honey qualities on the nose; a suave floral topnote gains strength with aeration. Chewy, concentrated and focused on the palate, offering smoke accented pear skin, peach pit and marzipan flavors that show excellent clarity and depth. The honey nuance comes back on the impressively persistent finish, which features hints of toasty lees and sweet butter. Josh Raynolds