1995 Vosne Romanee Beaumonts
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The Vosne-Romanee Beaumonts has a nose reminiscent of the Vosne, but with an added dimension of candied cassis. This oily-textured, medium-to-full bodied wine displays blackberries and dark cherries in its structured yet elegant flavor profile. Powerful, with an exceptionally long finish, it will be at its peak between 2001-2008. The Domaine Jean Grivot is brilliantly run by Jean's son Etienne Grivot. As I mentioned in the introduction to my Cote de Nuits report (Issue #110), he is one of the young vignerons responsible for the higher quality of Burgundy's wines. His 1995s were among the best wines I tasted in the Cote d'Or, bringing together superb balance with thick, concentrated, elegant fruit. Importer: Chateaux and Estates Wine Co., New York, NY; Tel; (212) 572-7725.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Very good medium-deep red. Raspberry, licorice, nuts and spices on the nose, plus a light floral topnote. Concentrated and intensely flavored though still a bit rigid in the mouth. But quite powerfully structured and rich. Long, strong, very fresh back end.
About the producer
A benchmark name in Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Jean Grivot is one of Burgundy’s most respected estates. They have an impressive array of vineyards, including plots in Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot, Echezeaux and Richebourg.