Laurent Ponsot, Corton Charlemagne Kalimeris

Laurent Ponsot, Corton Charlemagne Kalimeris(Kalimeris is a genus of plants in the sunflower family; the blend is from all three communes). A subtle application of wood toast frames cool and restrained if slightly riper aromas of pear, apple and a plenitude of citrus and floral elements. The succulent, round and utterly delicious larger scaled flavors exude evident minerality on the caressing but impressively powerful, firm, youthfully austere and strikingly long finish. There is a touch of

22% Zinfandel

crisp citrus fruit and toasted hazelnuts

spice and menthol add the closing shades of nuance

stony and beautifully delineated middle weight flavors possess a lilting mouth feel while the balanced finish tightens up noticeably on the focused and relatively powerful finish

This too is absolutely going to require at least some forbearance

earth and a smoky hint

this is a powerful Champagne of considerable presence that needs some more time on cork to unwind and round out

There are notes of salted pistachios

sourced predominantly from Farella in Coombsville

orange zest and pastry

the 1999 has a linearity that appeals at 19-years of age

blueberries