1996 Chambertin Clos de Beze
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Displaying a deep ruby/purple color as well as floral, fresh herb, earth, and cassis aromas, this is a big, broad, powerful, extracted and concentrated wine. This harmonious, silky-textured, and refined, yet muscular and brooding behemoth is extremely well-crafted, and proportioned. Cassis liqueur, minerals, underbrush, black cherries, and licorice are found in this gem's flavor profile and superb finish. Projected maturity: 2005-2010+. This wine is more concentrated and extracted than what I am used to at Maison Joseph Drouhin. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel (212) 818-0770.
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Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.