Vincent Girardin, Corton Charlemagne Quintessence other_regions_italy This is also overtly spicy

This is also overtly spicy with agreeably fresh

Sometimes a little overlooked

A fabulous wine

This is a classic Vosne that is stylish

30% shiraz

Vincent Girardin, Corton Charlemagne Quintessence other_regions_italy This is also overtly spicy(from Le Charlemagne in Aloxe). A wonderfully fresh nose combines notes of just sliced green apple and citrus confit with those of essence of dried flowers and a whisper of exotic tea. There is excellent punch and power to the larger scaled flavors that display a touch of muscle on the austere, serious and balanced finale. While the finish does flirt with rusticity, I suspect that this will gradually dissipate with bottle age.