1996 Domaine Denis Mortet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
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The expressive nose is now full-on secondary with plenty of earth character to the rounded, suave and velvety medium weight flavors that possess excellent complexity and fine length on the balanced and intense finish. This is a relatively elegant example that is drinking perfectly now though should continue to do so for another 10 to 15 years to come. Consistent notes.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Pierre Rovani
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This bright, medium-to-dark ruby/purple-colored wine has sweet and spicy plums intermingled with Asian spices. This awesomely fresh, full-bodied, explosive, powerful, and velvety-textured gem reveals layer upon layer of black cherries, cassis-liqueur, and new oak. Well-balanced, and focused, it also possesses enormous depth, concentration, and a spectacularly long finish. Projected maturity: 2002-2008. Importer: Martine's Wines, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel (415) 485-1800.
About the producer
This estate, today with Arnaud Mortet at the helm, makes some of Gevrey-Chambertin’s finest wines. Working with 16 hectares, as well as a few négociant parcels, this property makes perfumed and chiselled Pinot Noir.