2004 Chambolle Musigny Les Fuees
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I remember that the 2004 Chambolle Musigny er Cru les Fuees tasted well from barrel. However, returning ten years later I am not convinced that it reached its full potential and seems blighted by that seemingly ubiquitous greenness/vegetal note. It is not a bad Chambolle-Musigny, with cooked meat, soy and tart red cherries on the nose, while the palate is quite sharp on the entry with noticeable acidity, finishing with balsamic-tinged red fruit on the finish. But underlying all that is a nagging greenness that I find dries out the finish - not to the extent of other 2004s - but it is undeniably present. There are plenty of other fine wines from this domaine to seek out unless you really insist on this troublesome vintage.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Moderately saturated medium red. Musky redcurrant and cherry on the nose, along with a stony element and a slightly autumnal suggestion. Juicy, pure and tight, showing less fat and early sweetness than the Charmes. With a bit less stuffing, the dusty tannins come across as a tad dry. Give this plenty of aeration if you plan to open a bottle anytime soon.
(from 70-year-old vines) Good dark red. Aromas of raw crushed berries complimented by oak and mint. Dense but dry and rather closed today, with red fruit notes currently dominated by herbs, pepper and spices. Tightly wound wine with a sappy, dense, penetrating finish that shows a slight youthful dryness.
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