Bruno Clavelier, Vosne Romanee Combe Brulee

Bruno Clavelier, Vosne Romanee Combe Brulee(a villages level wine from 65+ year old vines). The aromatic profile is similar though with more evident floral influences. There is a bit more size, weight and richness if slightly less minerality on the medium weight flavors that deliver fine length on the naturally sweet and persistent finish. While firm enough to reward midterm cellaring, this should also be approachable young if thats your preference. (89 91) 2023+

Moroccan spice and incense aromas are enlivened by a smoky mineral flourish that builds in the glass

The wine shows light spice notes with distant touches of dark fruit

chewy and sweet

Offering a beautifully structured nose with layers of complexity

complex and very pretty nose features notes of plum

By contrast there is good freshness to the nicely vibrant and well detailed flavors that offer solid length on the refreshing if rustic finale

Mild reduction suppresses the underlying fruit today

ready for pleasure

This is a very intense and tightly wound wine at present and one that is going to require at least some patience

on the distinctly cool aromas of citrus confit

A discreet touch of wood sets off a ripe

it still manages to remain refined and well-balanced