2005 Morey St Denis Les Ruchots
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Bright red-ruby. Brooding aromas of red fruits, mocha, smoke and rose petal, with a darker blackberry note emerging with aeration. Chewy and rich in extract but light on its feet, with a note of smoky reduction to its flavors of strawberry liqueur, mocha and spices. This will need time to absorb its juicy acidity and substantial dusty tannins but has the depth and personality for a graceful evolution in bottle. Give this one five years.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Bright ruby-red. Briary dark berries, minerals and spices on the nose. Sweet, lush and pliant, with ripe acids and an intriguing spice character that reminded me of Clos de Tart. This showed more personality than the village wines that preceded it. Finishes with very good sweetness and breadth.