2005 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Aux Brulees' VV 0,75l Bruno Clavelier

Good medium red. Reduced nose suggests red fruits and smoked meat. Densely packed and almost confectionery in its sweetness, but there's lovely subtlety and finesse here, along with a captivating balance of minerality and rather viscous tannins. A very concentrated yet suave wine that really stains the palate and lingers. Again, my only question here regards the ultimate grip and verve of this impressively constituted wine.