2003 Vosne Romanee Les Brulees
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Fabulous aromas of sweet cherries, clove, cinnamon, flowers, and juniper berries emanate from the glass of the 2003 Vosne-Romanee Aux Brulees. Fruit-forward and surprisingly precocious, its soft, medium to full-bodied character displays red as well as black cherries, notes of bacon, and a slight roasted element. Intensely flavorful and somewhat jammy/pasty, this broad, generous effort is a candidate for drinking over the next 7 years. Represented by Leroy, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel. 415-457-4811, various importers, including Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400; Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (800) 741-7791; Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100; and MacArthur Beverages, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 338-1433
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Bright red-ruby. Black raspberry, black cherry, violet and chocolate on the nose. Fat, dense and rich, with a chewy texture and impressive size. Seems a bit low in acidity but possesses explosive fruit. Finishes very long, with sweet, fine-grained tannins.
Fabulous aromas of sweet cherries, clove, cinnamon, flowers, and juniper berries emanate from the glass of the 2003 Vosne-Romanee Aux Brulees. Fruit-forward and surprisingly precocious, its soft, medium to full-bodied character displays red as well as black cherries, notes of bacon, and a slight roasted element. Intensely flavorful and somewhat jammy/pasty, this broad, generous effort is a candidate for drinking over the next 7 years. ||Represented by Leroy, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel. 415-457-4811, various importers, including Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400; Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (800) 741-7791; Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100; and MacArthur Beverages, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 338-1433 Wine Advocate.August, 2005
About the producer
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.