2009 Camille Giroud, Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru

The 2009 Latricières-Chambertin reveals marvelous vibrancy and energy in its sweet red berries, violets, roses and minerals. The Latricières blossoms beautifully on the palate in a dazzling display of elegance and class. The finish is round, sweet and utterly impeccable. Sadly, there are just four barrels to go around. Tasted from tank.

(from purchased fruit and wine): Good medium red. Musky aromas of redcurrant, crushed rock and caramel lifted by a floral topnote. Sappy, dense and fine-grained, with strong saline and crushed-rock minerality giving the middle palate surprising energy and focus. The stony character follows through on the chewy, long finish. This boasts very good tension for the year. An excellent showing. "The '09s are commercial, sexy and easy to understand," noted David Croix. "They may never shut down."