Camille Giroud, Corton Clos Roi other_regions the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran

the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is magnificent

The tannins are dense but quite fine and this offers outstanding upside development potential

I was particularly effusive about the 1985 although

Following the Brunate over the course of several days was immensely rewarding

Note well that plenty of patience will be required

Camille Giroud, Corton Clos Roi other_regions the 2016 Chianti Classico GranWhen Clos du Roi is on its game, there is no other climat in Corton that can match it for sheer size, weight, power or depth. In the case of this 05, its almost a blend of the Chaumes and Rognets with its layered ripe black fruit aromas and massive, rich and powerful flavors that preserve a fine sense of balance and exceptional depth though at present the superbly persistent finale is linear to the point of strictness. I like the subtle minerality and