1996 Vosne Romanee Les Suchots
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This dark ruby-colored wine has beguiling aromas of fresh tobacco, sweet cherries, flowers, and toasty oak. It is medium-to-full-bodied, silky-textured, broad, profound, deeply ripe, and offers layers of black cherries, blackberries, stones, and a touch of gaminess. Its admirably long finish reveals a strong tannic backbone that will require some cellaring. Projected maturity: 2003-2008. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; (212) 490-9300.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Knockout nose of blackberry, violet, vanilla, gunflint and oak spice. Very ripe, lush and oaky, with the blackberry sweetness and the violet note repeating in the mouth. More open in the mouth than most of the wines vinified at Jadot, and yet the slightly dry tannins are not handled as well as those at Jadot. Best on the front half.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.