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Toast, cafe au lait, roasting spices, and dark fruits are found in the aromatic profile of the 2003 Musigny. Chunky, dense, and broad on the attack, this medium-bodied, silky-textured effort reveals black cherries and blackberries as well as a firm tannin-filled finish. While outstanding, it appeared to lack the concentration of fruit and amazingly prolonged finishes of Mme. Leroy’s top 2003s. Projected maturity: 2008-2015. Represented by Leroy, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel. 415-457-4811, various importers, including Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400; Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (800) 741-7791; Lauber Imports, Somerville, NJ; tel. (908) 725-2100; and MacArthur Beverages, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 338-1433
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Bright, deep red. Musky, slightly reduced aromas of raspberry and minerals. Offers a compellingly silky texture and lovely sweetness but comes across as youthfully closed today, even a bit reduced. But this boasts superb concentration and purity of flavor and a very long, harmonious finish. I'd give this a good eight to ten years in the cellar.
About the producer
For many, Domaine Leroy represents the pinnacle of fine Burgundy. Owned and run by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine in Vosne-Romanée is one strand of the Leroy empire, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay.