Camille Giroud, Nuits Saint Georges Vaucrains Vintage:2009

Camille Giroud, Nuits Saint Georges Vaucrains Vintage:2009Croix generally seems to do very well with this wine and 2009 is no exception because despite the reduction that presently compromises the nose, the depth of material on the extremely rich, full bodied and powerful flavors is simply outstanding. The phenolically ripe tannins are quite firm and while the appellation naturally produces robust wines, this is a big wine even by those standards. Patience required but it should be more than worth the wait.

The soft tannins and soft red fruits are dominated by clever work during the ageing process

Monvigliero is fifth most identified vineyard designate in Barolo after Cannubi

with excellent depth to its red and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors

The surprisingly supple and not especially dense flavors exude hints of both warmth and bitter pit fruit character on the slightly attenuated and awkward finale

A very ripe nose of plum

with excellent balance and a long

bacon fat spectrum of the variety

there is even more volume to the bigger-bodied flavors

Tangy and chalky on the palate with a medium body

An energetic red

Pungent aromas of wood and reduction give way to bigger yet more seductively textured medium weight flavors that possess a lovely mouthfeel

silky tannin