2012 Clos de la Roche
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Medium red. Wild, soil-inflected aromas of red cherry, spices, underbrush, white pepper, dried herbs, smoke, peony and rose petal. Nicely plump on entry, then vibrant and delineated in the middle palate, with captivating floral lift to the flavors of red cherry, raspberry, spices and herbs. Wonderfully subtle, vibrant and long on the back end, with the red fruit and spice flavors accented and extended by stony minerality.
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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Deep, saturated red. Black cherry, underbrush, exotic spices and smoky minerality on the flamboyant nose. Silky, strong and concentrated, showing a near-perfect balance of sweetness and acidity to its dark berry and spice flavors. Wonderfully deep and vibrant wine with an explosion of flavor on the long, rising aftertaste. The tannins are thoroughly buffered by fruit.
The 2012 Clos de La Roche hits the palate with a rush of blue/black fruits, smoke, tar, licorice, violets and spices. Deep, rich and powerful, the 2012 possesses tons of intensity, but less in the way of finesse. Today the tannins are a bit rough around the edges, especially next to the other Grand Crus in the range, but there is plenty of potential for the future.
55-60% whole bunch, 100% new oak. Dark crimson. Very exotic candified fruit on the nose. Heady, liquoreux. A bit livelier and lighter than some – very good energy. Though with a spine that drives it. Just a bit too drying on the end for the moment. (JR)
About the producer
Olivier Bernstein is among the most successful producers in Burgundy, setting the bar high for the growing number of micro-négociants in the region by producing wines that compete with those of the Côte d’Or’s finest domaines.