1999 Bouchard Père & Fils Vosne-Romanée Aux Reignots 1er Cru
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The 1999 Vosne-Romanée Aux Reignots 1er Cru has an earthy bouquet, dark berry fruit with quite a potent marine scent intermixed with liquorice. The palate is sturdy and marked by tough tannins at the moment, though to me, given the vintage, it just pulls up a bit short on the finish. Here, outplayed by the '97. Tasted at Christie's Bouchard Père's pre-auction dinner at Noble Rot Mayfair.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Deep ruby. Superripe aromas of blackberry liqueur, raspberry and dark chocolate, along with some minty high tones; I was reminded of both ruby port and Languedoc syrah. Thick, huge and almost aggressively youthful; very powerful but is it pinot? Firm acids give shape to the flavors. Finishes quite powerful and long, with a late note of coffee.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.