but very much at its sweet spot for drinking

The 2008 Cuvée Joséphine constitutes only the ninth edition of this iconic cuvée

licorice and spices meld into a core of supple

This was a massive tasting with the team at Clos du Caillou and we went through each of their cuvees going back more than a decade

which come from vineyards bordering Chateauneuf du Pape (identical terroir

Lucien Le Moine, Corton Charlemagne Blanc other_regions but very much at its(from vines in Pernand). A pure nose of Granny Smith apples, freshly sliced lemons and limes, white flowers and plenty of wet stone character. There is outstanding size, weight and punch to the relatively elegant broadshouldered flavors that possess good depth and length but there is a surprising lack of punch. Perhaps it is just a stage but given the natural energy of Corton Charlemagne from Pernand, this is not typical. (89 92?) 2019+