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Girardin Vincent Charmes-Chambertin(2005)
- Winery:
- Domaine Girardin
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Region:
- France > Burgundy
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- mineral, flower, earthy, dense, deep, complex, character, color descriptors, sophisticated, spice
- Stephen Tanzer
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue 131, March/April 2007
- 91-94
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July 2007
- Bright medium ruby. Cool, reserved aromas of red cherry, flowers, brown spices and minerals; this is rather Chambertin-like. Dense, suave and deep, with ripe acids and enticing floral character. But this still needs more elevage and definition. Finishes quite broad, with a fine dusting of tannins and noteworthy aromatic persistence. Very promising wine, best today on the nose and aftertaste.
- Allen Meadows
- Burghound
- Issue 26, 2nd Quarter, 2007
- 90-93
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July 2007
- In contrast to several of the prior wines, there was no reduction here but the nose was decidedly backward, tight and almost closed, revealing only grudging notes of earth and iron-infused red berry fruit that complements well the rich, full, sweet and generous flavors that are delicious, complex and concentrated. This won't win any award for elegance but there is plenty of character and punch.
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Source:
Zachy's
- "Blackberry, licorice, leather, flowers, minerals and smoky oak on the pure, complex nose. A bit less expressive in the mouth, but with enticing sweetness to its dense dark fruit, mineral and licorice flavors. Finishes layered and quite long, with a juicy quality and impressive chewy depth...92." IWC 3/08
