pnp, open nose, same as previous bottle, impressed by perfumed floral aromas, fresh fruity core, well integrated well with savoury flavours, mushroom and earth. fine grained tannins. all balanced, just expect more density.
Ap 5/5, Ar 14/15, Palate 16/20, Overall 4+4/10 Total 93/100
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M- ruby, with light garnet rim. Breathing in glass for 30 mins. Intense red florals, perfumed, dark berries, earth, sweet herbals, some meaty, mushroom savoury, subtle wet earth and barn. Smooth texture, fine grained tannins, solid acidity, M+ bodied. Very well mellowed, just at its peak, super good on balance and complexity! AM 90-92
Ap 5/5, Ar 14/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 4+4/100 Total 94/100
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Drank this last week, so a few general observations, without much detail. This wine seemed almost dilute and watery upon opening but improved step-by-step over three days to become an object lesson in why well-made red Burgundy from good terroir, in the right hands, is such a distinctive and often great wine. The last glass was perfectly balanced as to flavor elements, as well as texture, including and immensely satisfying density. Drink now with a generous pre-airing (say 24 hours) or hold a few more years for additional, beneficial development.
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This wine is in a good place right now, with a little patience after opening. Out of the bottle the fruit within is encased in a husk of watery-tasting tannins that is off-putting. With an hour or two in the air, delicious and charming cherry fruit takes over, with a hint of cranberry sourness, and palate-cleansing, freshening acidity; mouth-filling but still a bit delicate, and all very nicely balanced. On the finish, a hint of Vosne exotic spice. Really a nice bottle, one of my best 1er Burgundies to date, I would dare to say. Regrets over the two previous opened much too early, anticipation over the one left yet to enjoy.
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After 1h bottle breathe, it showed red berry, oak and leather nose and started drinking smoothly. The palate was covered with velvety tannins and mid length aftertaste.
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Restaurant purchase. Decanted which this needed. Medium weight color begins to hint at age. Balanced and med weight in mouth. In no danger of falling apart and i think will improve w age. Certainly not a big bruising vosne
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The 2007 Nicolas Potel Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Petits Monts was the kind of burgundy I grew up loving- not pontificating, food friendly, paired with everything from the oyster course, to soups, to pork. If I am being honest, yes, it noticeably lacked the fruit of a great Cote de Nuits, for sure, but what a nice drinkable red that paired with multiple courses throughout the evening.
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I'd align myself with PC73's description.Not sure if great, but a serious wine to be sure.Balance falls short of perfection, fruit is not generous, but perhaps a question of time. Holding three bottles for further observation.
What a difference a day makes; bottle re-corked and cooled in the 'fridge. Much rounder, better-balanced. Deep, sumptuous. A very delicious, texturally-pleasing mouthful. Save these a few years more, or decant well in advance.
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Still very fresh. Gorgeous clean palate. Quite primary in flavour profile. Spicy notes. An impressive bottle with good complexity and structure. Showing the class of the plot.
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Over delivers. The wine is structured, with savoury flavours on the palate. Great depth and balance. Bit spicy. Definitely a serious wine. Shows 2007 can be a great vintage.
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The real revelation of the evening. Opened because there was demand for another bottle, rather than part of the plan. Very similar flavour profile to the Cathiard. Drinking in its sweet spot.
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Decanted two hours, then consumed over two hours. Nose of strawberries, cloves and menthol. Thin on the palate, with berries and earth. Nice acid, but not very complex. Disappointing.
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6/6/2022 - evanqian wrote: 93 Points
pnp, open nose, same as previous bottle, impressed by perfumed floral aromas, fresh fruity core, well integrated well with savoury flavours, mushroom and earth. fine grained tannins. all balanced, just expect more density.
Ap 5/5, Ar 14/15, Palate 16/20, Overall 4+4/10
Total 93/100
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5/17/2022 - evanqian Likes this wine: 94 Points
M- ruby, with light garnet rim. Breathing in glass for 30 mins. Intense red florals, perfumed, dark berries, earth, sweet herbals, some meaty, mushroom savoury, subtle wet earth and barn. Smooth texture, fine grained tannins, solid acidity, M+ bodied. Very well mellowed, just at its peak, super good on balance and complexity! AM 90-92
Ap 5/5, Ar 14/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 4+4/100
Total 94/100
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11/6/2021 - fitzi wrote:
Drank this last week, so a few general observations, without much detail. This wine seemed almost dilute and watery upon opening but improved step-by-step over three days to become an object lesson in why well-made red Burgundy from good terroir, in the right hands, is such a distinctive and often great wine. The last glass was perfectly balanced as to flavor elements, as well as texture, including and immensely satisfying density. Drink now with a generous pre-airing (say 24 hours) or hold a few more years for additional, beneficial development.
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10/6/2020 - fitzi wrote:
This wine is in a good place right now, with a little patience after opening. Out of the bottle the fruit within is encased in a husk of watery-tasting tannins that is off-putting. With an hour or two in the air, delicious and charming cherry fruit takes over, with a hint of cranberry sourness, and palate-cleansing, freshening acidity; mouth-filling but still a bit delicate, and all very nicely balanced. On the finish, a hint of Vosne exotic spice. Really a nice bottle, one of my best 1er Burgundies to date, I would dare to say. Regrets over the two previous opened much too early, anticipation over the one left yet to enjoy.
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2/15/2019 - richard.presser Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fine, elegant. Medium weight. Muted V-R aromas. Red fruits. Will continue to improve.
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12/31/2018 - garywonghk Likes this wine: 90 Points
After 1h bottle breathe, it showed red berry, oak and leather nose and started drinking smoothly. The palate was covered with velvety tannins and mid length aftertaste.
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3/30/2018 - chcook Likes this wine:
Restaurant purchase. Decanted which this needed. Medium weight color begins to hint at age. Balanced and med weight in mouth. In no danger of falling apart and i think will improve w age. Certainly not a big bruising vosne
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1/25/2018 - englishmen’s claret wrote: 91 Points
The 2007 Nicolas Potel Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Petits Monts was the kind of burgundy I grew up loving- not pontificating, food friendly, paired with everything from the oyster course, to soups, to pork. If I am being honest, yes, it noticeably lacked the fruit of a great Cote de Nuits, for sure, but what a nice drinkable red that paired with multiple courses throughout the evening.
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8/12/2017 - fitzi wrote:
I'd align myself with PC73's description.Not sure if great, but a serious wine to be sure.Balance falls short of perfection, fruit is not generous, but perhaps a question of time. Holding three bottles for further observation.
What a difference a day makes; bottle re-corked and cooled in the 'fridge. Much rounder, better-balanced. Deep, sumptuous. A very delicious, texturally-pleasing mouthful. Save these a few years more, or decant well in advance.
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2/28/2016 - PC73 wrote: 90 Points
Sad to finish these. Fantastic quality for money.
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2/6/2016 - PC73 wrote: 91 Points
Still very fresh. Gorgeous clean palate. Quite primary in flavour profile. Spicy notes.
An impressive bottle with good complexity and structure. Showing the class of the plot.
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12/25/2015 - PC73 wrote: 91 Points
Consistent with prior notes.
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12/1/2015 - PC73 wrote: 91 Points
very consistent with prior showing.
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11/27/2015 - PC73 wrote: 91 Points
Over delivers.
The wine is structured, with savoury flavours on the palate.
Great depth and balance. Bit spicy.
Definitely a serious wine. Shows 2007 can be a great vintage.
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11/7/2015 - PC73 wrote: 91 Points
The real revelation of the evening. Opened because there was demand for another bottle, rather than part of the plan.
Very similar flavour profile to the Cathiard. Drinking in its sweet spot.
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6/21/2015 - SimpleBoyFromD Likes this wine: 91 Points
Carmel, fruit, medium body. Solid wine
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6/21/2015 - SimpleBoyFromD Likes this wine: 90 Points
lite to medium body. Fruit doesn't last long.
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9/26/2013 - EMichels wrote: 91 Points
Carmel nose; Medium body; Nice definition; Nice
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5/30/2011 - Fielding wrote: 87 Points
Decanted two hours, then consumed over two hours. Nose of strawberries, cloves and menthol. Thin on the palate, with berries and earth. Nice acid, but not very complex. Disappointing.
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10/20/2010 - danstrings wrote: 89 Points
Fresh and bright aromatics, strawberry, spice and cola. Refreshing on the palate if a bit tight. Good acidity and balance for food tho. Nice wine.
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