Shared w/ friends and the inimitable Neal Rosenthal in NYC. For me WOTN, closely beating out the '95 Rene Engel Clos de Vougeot and a notable style evolution next to the '09 CLB Chaumes. This is oh so Louis-Michel - big and flamboyant with an absolute kaleidoscope of aromas underpinned by an unmistakable Vosne earthiness stepping into some Asian spice notes of raw star anise. Microscopic tannins grip on for minutes and the weight and substance is something to marvel at. Peak CLB, peak Vosne, peak Burg.
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Side by side 07 Reignots (which probably wasn't the best of bottles) this 12 showed really well as always with it's sexy dark cherry fruit with immense intensity, great balance though no heat, super energy and minerality. What was maybe a bit surprising that it felt like it shut down with air as the evening went on. So I would probably think it's time to let those slumber for a few years if you have them.
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Everything is restrained and delicate. Be careful or you’ll miss it all. A touch rustic barnyard, bit of graham cracker, white lillies and a sprinkling of rose water. No real fruit to speak of, perhaps a touch of cran-raspberry. Shutdown perhaps?
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Loads of Asian spice to the nose. There are perfectly ripe raspberry and cherry fruits too. The palate is velvety and rich, layered and long. It has ripe tannins and is flecked with mineral notes. The finish expands and drives on and on. Not a hair out of place and still very youthful.
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4/3/2024 - wxs2102 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Shared w/ friends and the inimitable Neal Rosenthal in NYC. For me WOTN, closely beating out the '95 Rene Engel Clos de Vougeot and a notable style evolution next to the '09 CLB Chaumes. This is oh so Louis-Michel - big and flamboyant with an absolute kaleidoscope of aromas underpinned by an unmistakable Vosne earthiness stepping into some Asian spice notes of raw star anise. Microscopic tannins grip on for minutes and the weight and substance is something to marvel at. Peak CLB, peak Vosne, peak Burg.
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3/19/2024 - BenBlu Likes this wine: 97 Points
Side by side 07 Reignots (which probably wasn't the best of bottles) this 12 showed really well as always with it's sexy dark cherry fruit with immense intensity, great balance though no heat, super energy and minerality. What was maybe a bit surprising that it felt like it shut down with air as the evening went on. So I would probably think it's time to let those slumber for a few years if you have them.
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9/22/2023 - johnh1001 wrote: 96 Points
This was particularly amazing—and got better over 3 days!
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8/22/2023 - jondrinkswine wrote:
Everything is restrained and delicate. Be careful or you’ll miss it all. A touch rustic barnyard, bit of graham cracker, white lillies and a sprinkling of rose water. No real fruit to speak of, perhaps a touch of cran-raspberry. Shutdown perhaps?
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2/25/2023 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:
Loads of Asian spice to the nose. There are perfectly ripe raspberry and cherry fruits too. The palate is velvety and rich, layered and long. It has ripe tannins and is flecked with mineral notes. The finish expands and drives on and on. Not a hair out of place and still very youthful.
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