Bruno Clair, Corton Charlemagne other_regions_italy with a good lashing of

with a good lashing of sweet vanillin oak

The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin is all Grenache

Animated and spicy wine with a riveting finish

A potent nose reflects notes of reduction

This is perfectly good but not at its usual level

Bruno Clair, Corton Charlemagne other_regions_italy with a good lashing ofThis too flashes discreet wood influence on the spicier and more floral suffused aromas. There is very fine mid palate density to the much bigger and more powerful flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the citrusy and bone dry finale that offers impressive persistence. This will however need to add depth to achieve the upper end of my projected range, but it could well do that if given a chance with at least a few years of bottle age.