1993 Vosne Romanee Les Brulees
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Saturated, youthful medium red. High-pitched aromas of red raspberry, blackberry, violet, mint and pine cone. Tightly wound, powerfully fruity and extremely young--almost '96-like--in its primary character but with a mintiness I did not find in that wine. With aeration, smoky red fruits and minerals emerge to carry through a very long, rising finish. Jean-Nicolas Meo told me that mildew and high acidity were issues in 1993 but not rot. Remarkably vibrant and short of its peak at nearly 20 years of age.
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The two premier crus from Vosne-Romanee are outstanding wines. The Vosne-Romanee Les Brulees, made from 30 hectoliters per hectare, exhibits a dark ruby/purple color, and a sweet nose of black fruits nicely complemented by toasty, smoky new oak. Medium to full-bodied, moderately tannic, and in need of 4-5 years of cellaring, it should drink well for 10-15 years. Yes, it does have that smoky characteristic, which is no doubt one of the reasons for this vineyard's name. Meo-Camuzet's 1993s are unquestionably successes for the vintage. All the wines were bottled in April, 1995 without fining or filtration. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524