Camille Giroud, Corton Clos Roi other_regions hints of blood orange and

hints of blood orange and white pepper on the aftertaste

The 2013 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is much showier than the Ginestra Casa Matè

but this remains polished overall

hints of mint

Camille Giroud, Corton Clos Roi other_regions hints of blood orange andWhen Clos du Roi is on its game, there is no other climat in Corton that can match it for sheer size, weight, power or depth. In the case of this 05, its almost a blend of the Chaumes and Rognets with its layered ripe black fruit aromas and massive, rich and powerful flavors that preserve a fine sense of balance and exceptional depth though at present the superbly persistent finale is linear to the point of strictness. I like the subtle minerality and