Michel Bonnefond (Georges Roumier) Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 1993 (Ex-Domaine)

Michel Bonnefond (Georges Roumier) Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 1993 (Ex-Domaine)

black currants

complexity and intensity as a result of the terre bianche

but not invisible

all wrapped in a moderately austere and hugely long finish

especially within the context of the vintage

The freshness continues onto the appealingly energetic medium weight flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality on the more complex and slightly more persistent finale

Joe Wender

which is common among the 2012 and 2013 Bordeaux varietals in Napa

dazzling Cabernet Sauvignon

Here the wood and menthol influences are a good deal less subtle and while they don't dominate the even spicier and slightly riper liqueur-like cassis

Here the nose is similar to that of the regular cuvée save for the fact that the fruit is slightly riper and denser

serious and youthfully austere finale