Smoked meat, musk, pepper, and ocean spray notes in the nose remind one of the ways in which Cote d?Or Chardonnay can resemble Pinot. A correspondingly meaty sense of substantiality and broth-like sense or richness follow on the palate, albeit with sappy ripe white peach and tart hints of red berries rising to prominence as well. This finishes with forceful grip if less finesse than other Drouin 2007s, its lush fruit and texture off set by prominent salinity, peppery pungency, and carnal depth.
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