Georges Roumier Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras 2013

Georges Roumier Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras 2013Reduction flattens the nose and I would strongly recommend decanting this for 30 minutes or so if you're tempted to try a bottle before the wine matures, The natural elegance and class of Les Cras is immediately evident in the mouth however the textured, intense and sleekly powerful flavors simply ooze minerality that continues onto the beautifully long, balanced and refreshing finale.

earth and discreet spice whiffs

This is at once more elegant and spicier as well with its pretty combination of red currant

supple-textured

giving the wine all the weight and massiveness of its two younger siblings

it's serious

it's clear that the two bottles opened at that tasting were not representative

Cut from the same mold as other Cuvee Madames

This exhibits that beguiling quality of inner mouth perfume on the sleek

Once again subtle reduction pushes the underlying fruit to the background so I recommended decanting it for those of you who can't wait at least 5 years to try a bottle

but with pristine harmony and equilibrium

anis) is outstanding

moderately complex and have largely resolved the underlying tannins