There is a deft touch of wood to the reluctant but ultra-elegant essence of red pinot fruit, floral elements and wet stone scents though there is a background hint of volatile acidity. The palate impression is very well-detailed with a terrific sense of underlying tension adding energy to the medium weight flavors that brim with minerality before culminating in a balanced and stunningly long if ever-so-slightly warm finish. This ageworthy effort is attractively refined as the flavors dance across the palate. In sum, while not technically perfect, this '12 CSJ offers much to like.

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