Chapoutier, Hermitage Blanc Chante Alouette Vintage:2012 There is a phenolic hint

There is a phenolic hint (think nut or olive oil) to the smoky mix of petrol

but it is otherwise firm and compact at its core with a solid delivery of quality fruit

and this wine shows little of the ripe

Will make an impact when put on a table with friends but it is far away from how good it is today

but it has the lifting finesse and mineral freshness of the 2004 ingredient

Chapoutier, Hermitage Blanc Chante Alouette Vintage:2012 There is a phenolic hintLight bright gold. Intense, mineral accented white peach, pear liqueur, iodine and honey qualities on the nose; a suave floral topnote gains strength with aeration. Chewy, concentrated and focused on the palate, offering smoke accented pear skin, peach pit and marzipan flavors that show excellent clarity and depth. The honey nuance comes back on the impressively persistent finish, which features hints of toasty lees and sweet butter. Josh Raynolds