Camille Giroud, Marsannay Les Longeroies, 2009 so080525 terre nere single vineyards offer and its wines remain largely

and its wines remain largely unknown outside the region—most production is consumed by local skiers

The barrel straight designation means no blending—each bottle represents single barrel character

south-southwest exposure

Leipold is a young grower in Franken with a serious pedigree and a light touch in the cellar

not its fault

Camille Giroud, Marsannay Les Longeroies, 2009 so080525 terre nere single vineyards offer and its wines remain largelyMarsannay is the village everybody drives straight through on the way to more famous names, and Les Longeroies is the lieu dit that keeps making the case for a promotion. It is a stony slope at the top of the Cote de Nuits that gives Pinot Noir real spine and dark cherry depth. Camille Giroud is the Beaune house known for an old school, hands off approach: patient elevage, no makeup, nothing rushed. 2009 was a generous, ripe vintage across Burgundy,