Camille Giroud, Maranges Croix Moines other_regions_italy chalky tannins

chalky tannins

delicious and moderately sauvage flavors that possess good volume and energy before culminating in a refined yet powerful finish

This seductive effort should be approachable on the younger side but reward extended keeping

There is a velvety and highly seductive character to the wonderfully rich and generous middle weight flavors that also brim with palate coating dry extract before culminating in a seriously long anise-infused finish

earth and floral notes within a firm

Camille Giroud, Maranges Croix Moines other_regions_italy chalky 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