Coming from the small, long-standing Giroud family, the Camille Giroud 2006 Beaune Les Avaux is notably gamey in aroma; possesses uncommon palate density for the vintage; and grips formidably. This is not the most immediately ingratiating wine, and its tannins are tight, but sheer primary fresh fruit juiciness and salinity make for a refreshing, savory, and invigorating finish. I would not anticipate this polishing itself, but would anticipate 4-5 years of enjoyment. David Croix racked his 2006s into tank earlier than normal in an attempt to preserve the maximum of fruit. (For details about the recent revival of Camille Giroud and about David Croix's approach, readers are referred to reports in issues 160 and 170 respectively. A Gevrey-Chambertin En Champs was too reduced from tank when I last tasted it to adequately access, but it definitely displayed potential and reflected its old vines of a tiny-berried selection; while a Clos Vougeot from purchased fruit was stuck in protracted malo.) A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet (various importers); fax 011-333-80-24-29-70