(DRC Monrachet) Big fat, honeyed nose with coffee, butterscotch but there was something extra this year. There was an intense figgy element that was amazing. So clearly defined with great breadth and depth. This is one of the greatest noses I have ever smelled on a young white Burg. This wine is typically oaky on the nose when young which it was today but it was so well integrated with so many things peeking out. After around 15 minutes truffles added even more complexity. I could not get my nose out of the glass. Palate was fat and unctous but did not show that much botrytis. Just waved of candied melon, lemon, figs, mineral. So dense yet with perfect acidity. This was the thickest wine on the table but also had an amazingly light touch. Huge amplitude on the palate with a finish overflowing with nuts, lemon and melon. Amazing.
By Lyle Fass
(DRC Monrachet) Big fat, honeyed nose with coffee, butterscotch but there was something extra this year. There was an intense figgy element that was amazing. So clearly defined with great breadth and depth. This is one of the greatest noses I have ever smelled on a young white Burg. This wine is typically oaky on the nose when young which it was today but it was so well integrated with so many things peeking out. After around 15 minutes truffles added even more complexity. I could not get my nose out of the glass. Palate was fat and unctous but did not show that much botrytis. Just waved of candied melon, lemon, figs, mineral. So dense yet with perfect acidity. This was the thickest wine on the table but also had an amazingly light touch. Huge amplitude on the palate with a finish overflowing with nuts, lemon and melon. Amazing.2/8/2005, (See more on Rockss and Fruit...)