Camille Giroud - Charmes-Chambertin - Rouge 2008

Wine:

With the 2008 vintage, the Charmes-Chambertin is the culmination of a tremendous series. It delivers itself with drive and disconcerting energy. Full, rich, intense and succulent on the palate. The final spice increases its endless length.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, sorted and totally de-stalked, traditional vinification, cold (12°C) maceration followed by 18 days fermentation in an open wooden vat, punching the cape, aging on the lees without racking for 14 months in oak casks of which 20% are new.

Color:

Light red colour.

Nose:

Aromas of peony, brambles, which then evolve into spicier notes.

Palate:

Wonderfully long lasting on the palate, this wine does however go more towards the light and carefree rather than the concentrated.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Bird and animal game, pigeon, deer, wild boar.

Cellar aging:

Enjoy up to and including 2020

Elite Beaune wine house, Camille Giroud produces exceptional Grand Crus. Founded in 1865, the House has always produced wines blessed with great structure and reflecting the unique Côtes de Beaune and Côtes de Nuits terroirs as faithfully as possible. An accomplishment!