Camille Giroud, Meursault Vireuils Blanc

Camille Giroud, Meursault Vireuils BlancPretty and restrained aromas of acacia blossom, citrus and hazelnut along with a discreet spice hint. The succulent yet nicely detailed and vibrant medium weight flavors exude evident minerality on the youthfully austere, clean and refreshingly dry finale. This could use better depth but the potential for it is apparent.

which fermented with 18% full clusters in open vats after a cold soak and had a 20-day maceration

round and plump medium-bodied flavors possess plenty of sappy dry extract that helps to buffer the moderately firm acidity shaping the balanced finish that flashes excellent depth and persistence for a villages level wine

The supple

spice and a whiff of lavender

Would you believe I had a chance to buy a large parcel of Giovanni Conternos 1996 Barolo Riserva Monfortino when it was first released

(92-94)/2029+

The 2011 Barolo Ornato is similarly rich and powerful

Tasted in May 2021

mushrooms and tobacco

which is saying something

This is the best wine produced here in ages

Shows serious concentration and extract and finishes sappy and very long