Vincent Girardin, Corton Charlemagne Quintessence Vintage:2019 which refuses to let up

which refuses to let up

cocoa-powder-like tannins

the 2021 Pinot Noir Weber Vineyard entices with dark florals and black raspberries

balanced and built-to-age finish

Vincent Girardin, Corton Charlemagne Quintessence Vintage:2019 which refuses to let up(from Le Charlemagne in Aloxe). A wonderfully fresh nose combines notes of just sliced green apple and citrus confit with those of essence of dried flowers and a whisper of exotic tea. There is excellent punch and power to the larger scaled flavors that display a touch of muscle on the austere, serious and balanced finale. While the finish does flirt with rusticity, I suspect that this will gradually dissipate with bottle age.