2011 Vosne Romanee Les Brulees
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The 2011 Vosne-Romanée Aux Brulées is distinguished by its gorgeous inner intensity and a solid core of expressive red fruit. Firm, powerful, yet also impeccable refined, the Brulées needs a few years to open up. The balance of fruit and tannin is impeccable. At times, the Brulées is at times a bit wild in its aromas and flavors, but texturally it is more polished. There is no shortage of personality here.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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There is enough wood to notice on the strikingly spicy and ripe nose of primarily dark berry fruit that includes cassis. There is a lush, even opulent mouth feel to the concentrated and extract-rich middle weight flavors that culminate in a lightly mineral-inflected and succulent finish. This is ripe and not quite as fresh as the Les Rouges but there is plenty here to admire. Tasted: Jan 14, 2013. Drink: 2019+
About the producer
A benchmark name in Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Jean Grivot is one of Burgundy’s most respected estates. They have an impressive array of vineyards, including plots in Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot, Echezeaux and Richebourg.