BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO Podere Giodo di Carlo Ferrini 2012 vs CORTON BRESSANDES Grand Cru Domaine Chandon de Briailles 2013
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| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £130.00 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Style | Other | Other |
| Grape | Sangiovese | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 14.5% | 13% |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO Podere Giodo di Carlo Ferrini 2012
The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is starting to show its maturity as earth tones and hints of dark chocolate give way to plum sauce and grilled herbs. It's silky smooth, nearly fleshy in feel, with cool-toned acidity to balance ripe red and black fruits that drench the palate in primary concentration. The 2012 maintains energy yet shows a bit of heat toward the close, finishing long and gently tannic with a sour citrus tinge that leaves the mouth watering. I would err on the side of caution and drink my bottles sooner than later. That said, there's a lot of pleasure to be found here.
CORTON BRESSANDES Grand Cru Domaine Chandon de Briailles 2013
The 2013 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru, which contains no SO2 and uses a pneumatic press, has a very attractive nose with brambly red fruit, undergrowth and morels. Wild mint emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit and brittle tannins. It's fresh and lively but very linear and tight on the finish. What this does have is freshness and a sapid finish. What you call a "vertical" Pinot Noir. Very classy.
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