2003 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée Aux Brulees 1er Cru
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Good full, deep red. High-pitched aromas of black raspberry, dark cherry and cinders, lifted by a mineral element. Juicy, bright and suave, showing a fine-grained, almost creamy texture and impressive density to its musky flavors of dark cherry, smoke and pepper. A subtle herbal element provides lift and energy. With its lovely balance and verve, this rich wine comes across as very young. (A second bottle, which I rated 93, showed exotic aromas of candle wax and mint; a fatter, lusher texture; and impressive sweetness of fruit. Its tannins were a bit clenched but the finish displayed noteworthy energy.) As this vineyard benefits from the cooling influence of the combe, the Brulee is never too high in alcohol, notes Jean-Nicolas Meo, who added that these vines did not suffer in the heat and drought of 2003, as the vines' roots had enough water reserves "somewhere in these deep rocks." (Incidentally, the 2003 Cros Parantoux, also poured during the November tasting, came across as darker in character and more roasted than the Brulees.)
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good red-ruby. Enticing aromas of wild dark raspberry and minerals. Wonderfully sweet and concentrated but with noteworthy balance and freshness for the vintage. The black fruit and violet flavors are true to the site. Finishes with ripe, building tannins. This is approachable now owing to its sweetness but will age for a long time. Meo notes that this wine benefitted in 2003 from its position in a cooler combe, or little valley, which benefits from better air movement and is more open to cooling breezes from the west. The alcohol here is a reasonable 13.3%, and the pH is near normal for this cuvee
Bright ruby-red. Reduced aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, leather and fresh blood. Then very ripe, lush and suave in the mouth, with superb breadth and a liqueur-like quality without being overly sweet. Finishes very long and juicy, with ripe tannins and good grip. Meo says the alcohol here is on the low side in the context of the vintage. Distinctly more refined than the Corton that preceded it. A very good showing.