Rene Engel, Vosne Romanee

Rene Engel, Vosne RomaneeThis is much better, and radically different, than the disappointing cask sample as here the nose is spicy and sexy with exuberant and pure black fruit aromas followed by rich and fairly ripe flavors that offer both velvet and plenty of delineation on the long finish. This is a notably fine villages that displays excellent balance. 89 2008+

(from vines planted in 1902)

Then cool and refreshing on the end

herbal tea and violet

green apple

This is a sensational

There is both good energy and detail to the medium-bodied flavors that exhibit a touch of wood on the powerful and firmly structured finish

virtually cloudless five day period permitted patient and rigorous selection of fruit

The aromas were savoury roast meat

but its raw materials are impressive

brilliant wine

At this quality level the price seems too good to be true

The palate is concentrated with a fine bead of acidity