Camille Giroud, Maranges Croix Moines other_regions_italy Dense but with no excess

Dense but with no excess fat

Looks quite mature ruby

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

Probably the longest-lived wine in the vintage from Santa Barbara

but that is just fine

Camille Giroud, Maranges Croix Moines other_regions_italy Dense but with no excessHere 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