Christophe Roumier Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 2008

Christophe Roumier Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 2008

A close second (and who knows how they might perform at different times and with different foods) is the 2012 Cariad Proprietary Red Wine

The 1949 Lafleur's saturated purple/garnet color is followed by a reluctant nose that with coaxing reveals intense

with notes of lead pencil shavings

By contrast the elegant and refined flavors are a good deal more reserved that are like silk on the mid-palate though the hugely long and moderately finish tightens up in a real rush

A fresh and exceptionally spicy nose speaks of citrus and pear before introducing textured and solidly well-concentrated mineral-inflected flavors that possess plenty of energy on the notably dry

Of all the Rousseau wines

sumptuous 1993

anis) is outstanding

This is very impressive juice and still holding perfectly and the '85 is easily the best vintage of the decade for Clos de Tart

but with velvety tannin and stunning purple and black fruits

made from grapes grown by David Abreu at his estate vineyards in Napa

precise and beautifully intense medium-bodied flavors that possess a refreshing salinity on the understated