1998 Gevrey Chambertin Les Combottes
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 1998 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Combottes is ruby-colored and reveals delightful aromas of red and dark fruits. Sweet black cherry syrup and oak spices are found in this medium-to-full-bodied wine's elegant character. It is etched, feminine, and possesses a long, pure finish. Projected maturity: 2001-2008. Importers: Martine's Wines, Inc., San Rafael, CA; tel (415) 485-1800, and Paterno Imports, Chicago, IL; tel (847) 604-8900.
Deep ruby. Pungent, pure aromas of crushed dark berries, black licorice, minerals and flowers. Thick, bright and showy, with superb intensity and sweetness of dark fruit flavor. But this powerfully structured wine is still quite youthfully unevolved.
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.