silky tannins

(from relatively young vines based in Montmains proper)

But I just cannot recommend it hard enough for our readers

dense wine by Salon standards

Corvinone and Rondinella (with a smaller percentage of other varieties mixed in for good measure)

Camille Giroud, Maranges Croix Moines Vintage:2013 silky tanninsHere the nose blends both upper and lower register aromas as the pretty red berry liqueur like notes combine with pungent earth and iron nuances. There is a slight sweetness to the rich, supple and mouth coating medium bodied flavors where the firm supporting tannins display relatively little rusticity on the sappy and delicious finish. I like the touch of minerality that surfaces on the finish and if this can develop additional depth in bottle, my