The finishes drives on

which comes from the oldest vines on the estate (34- to 90-year-old vines)

lime and slate aromas

Layers of fruit enshroud the tannins

with velvety tannins building slowly and framing the wine's lush fruit

Roche Bellene, Corton Charlemagne Vintage:2011 The finishes drives on(from Aloxe Corton). Initially this opens with what seems to be mildly advanced aromas yet with 30 minutes of air the nose freshens to reveal cool yellow fruit, floral and wet stone scents. There is fine richness to the bigbodied, intense and delicious medium weight plus flavors that display a moderate amount of minerality on the balanced and ever so slightly austere finish. This doesnt seem to have its usual focus though I do like the intensity and