This is aromatically quite similar to the Pucelles with perhaps just a bit more emphasis on the honeysuckle nuances

with loads of smoke

silky tannins

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

I will resist anthropomorphism here

Camille Giroud, Maranges Croix Moines Vintage:2013 This is aromatically quite similarHere 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