1996 Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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This dark-colored wine is a cut above. Profound aromas of intensely sweet cherries, raspberries, stones, and earth give way to a full-bodied, extremely feminine, and massively ripe and vibrant core of roses, cherries, and candied blueberries. This silky-textured, hedonistic (yet wonderfully structured), and focused wine ends on an incredibly long and detailed finish. Projected maturity: 2004-2010+. Importers: Martine's Wines, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel (415) 485-1800, and Paterno Imports, Chicago, IL; tel (847) 604-8900.
Deep ruby, even darker than the Brulees. Brooding mineral, licorice and floral aromas; as in some past vintages, rather Richebourg-like. Wonderfully silky and sweet, with dynamic fruit complicated by floral and mineral elements. Powerfully structured for the vintage. Really explosive on the aftertaste. Has everything, and already displays great personality.
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.