I found myself seated next to Claude Giraud on the final morning of #IPNC (the International Pinot Noir Celebration). I had interviewed him the day before about his research, which made this bottle all the more special. Precise and ebullient, the very picture of lightness and energy, with the nose and palate conjoined in exquisite harmony. Argonne 2004 expresses lilting white flowers, croissant, dried honey, and pear galette, it feels airy and weightless despite a rich, golden-robed backdrop with a finish of seafoam and candied grapefruit peel. Sample
9.5 Points