Camille Giroud, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy The 2012s from Diamond Creek

The 2012s from Diamond Creek represent an homage to founder Al Brounstein and the winery’s 40th anniversary

It's full-bodied

La Morra and Grinzane Cavour and additional fruit from Castiglione Falletto and Barolo

I like both the intensity and the polished mouthfeel that add appeal of the sappy and built-to-age finish that is hugely long but not really austere

energetic finish that features well-knit tannins and a resonating mineral note

Camille Giroud, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy The 2012s from Diamond Creek(from Charmes proper). Here too the menthol character isnt subtle though neither is it especially invasive on the layered aromas of blue and red pinot fruit, spice and prominent earth and forest floor nuances. The rich, caressing and nicely dense medium bodied flavors possess a sleek muscularity while exhibiting focused power on the delicious, balanced and lingering finale. This will need to add depth to achieve the upper end of my predicted range.