2012 Domaine Bruno Clavelier Corton-Le Rognet Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes crisp finish seals this as

crisp finish seals this as one of the best Brut Natures in stock

Yet it remains a thoroughly enjoyable Gruaud Larose that will give pleasure for another couple of years

mulch-like scents infusing the black fruit

fleshy tannins

Aromas of black currant and dried flowers such as violets

2012 Domaine Bruno Clavelier Corton-Le Rognet Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes crisp finish seals this asBlueberry and a hint of stewed raspberry on the nose. Fat, full, sweet and powerful but a bit warm, with its substantial baby fat currently blocking the wine's expression of terroir. The raspberry and underbrush flavors are a bit roasted and undifferentiated. Finishes with substantial broad, dusty tannins. This is 13. 5% alcohol with a reasonable pH of 3. 35, according to Clavelier, but still strikes me as a bit extreme, with less tension than the