Pierre Girardin Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru La Croix 2021 [NET] 070226ROBUST cranberry brightness

cranberry brightness

which is how a Blanc de Noirs ends up with this much depth without losing its nerve

The Antique Oloroso is wonderfully nuanced

but without the imposing tannic structure of Barolo

this one's here to change your mind

Pierre Girardin Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru La Croix 2021 [NET] 070226ROBUST cranberry brightnessLa Croix sits just next to the famous Cross of Corton on the east south east slope in Aloxe Corton, from 70+ year old vines, and in Pierre Girardin's hands it makes a case for itself as one of the hill's most refined expressions. Vincent Girardin's son has built his ngoce around long lieu sourcing and a deft, restrained touch in the cellar and at the Grand Cru level, that restraint pays off. This is Corton Charlemagne with the volume turned down a