2000 Vosne Romanee Les Brulees

The 2000 Vosne-Romanée Aux Brûlées 1er Cru has a fabulous bouquet with candied red fruit, hints of kirsch and pressed flowers. Starting off quite tight, you had to sit back and admire the manner in which this unfolds, gaining intensity and depth, the floral element becoming more conspicuous with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh, delineated opening, tensile right from the get-go, with hints of maraschino cherries, boysenberry, orange rind, black berry and wild fennel towards the finish. This Aux Brûlées is extremely persistent – a very impressive wine considering the growing season but hey, who’s the grande dame behind the wheel here? Tasted at Carré des Feuillants restaurant in Paris.