2005 Domaine Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
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Bright ruby-red. Black fruits, flowers and licorice on the lively nose. Superconcentrated for village wine, with flavors of blackberry and licorice pastille. Finishes long and sweet, with substantial tannins and an almost porty impression of power. Like Chambolle on steroids.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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From a hundred-year-old parcel in the Bussiere vineyard, Perrot-Minot’s 2005 Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes, is from vines and a site whose fruit he says demands gentle extraction to retain perfume and elegance. He’s certainly succeeded ! Vivid black cherry and bittersweet floral notes in the nose and a burst of fresh ripe fruit with chalky, salty accents make for one of the more mouth watering experiences possible with Pinot. A remarkable creaminess of texture and refinement of tannin as well as sheer density for a wine of “village” are on exhibit . (And, incredibly, the wine had just been racked in preparation for bottling a few days before I arrived.) Importer: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400.
Bright ruby-red. Musky aromas of black cherry, violet and espresso. Juicy, concentrated and firmly structured, with impressive opulence framed by strong acids and solid tannins. From 90% massale vines, which Perrot-Minot says produces a very concentrated style. This is tannic for Chambolle.