A subtle trace of wood frames dark berry fruit and touches of earth

but that does not necessarily mean that it is the first of the vineyards to be harvested

but it will be a vintage similar to 2001 that will take a long time to really show its best

This is definitely not a candidate for early drinking

fig and pear notes backed by more quince and melon on the rounded

Joseph Drouhin, Corton Charlemagne other_regions_australia A subtle trace of wood(from a . 33 ha parcel in Les Languettes). A much more restrained nose reluctantly offers up its array of exceptionally floral infused aromas that include those of acacia, lilac and rose petal along with hints of Granny Smith apples and lemongrass. There is outstanding volume and power to the relatively refined larger scaled flavors that are much, much more mineral driven on the youthfully austere, serious and compact finish. This beauty will need at