1998 Clos de la Roche
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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When the medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1998 Clos de la Roche drops its seductive baby fat, the verdict on its future will be determined. It has huge quantities of sweet cherry, blackberry, and violet-infused blueberries, a huge velvety-textured character, and a full body. However, it is astonishingly tannic and firm. While this wine may have the requisite power and depth to sustain significant cellaring, will it outlast its rugged tannins?
When the medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1998 Clos de la Roche drops its seductive baby fat, the verdict on its future will be determined. It has huge quantities of sweet cherry, blackberry, and violet-infused blueberries, a huge velvety-textured character, and a full body. However, it is astonishingly tannic and firm. While this wine may have the requisite power and depth to sustain significant cellaring, will it outlast its rugged tannins? Wine Advocate.October, 2000
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For many, Domaine Leroy represents the pinnacle of fine Burgundy. Owned and run by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine in Vosne-Romanée is one strand of the Leroy empire, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay.