1996 Domaine Comte de Vogüé Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

“Very pale colour with a brick edge. The nose is wonderfully pot pourri scented with red berry fruits that are beginning to evolve into conserve. Supporting notes of cooked beetroot and forest floor plus a touch of mace. Crisp with soft, silken tannins and a medium+ weight. Very long finish. (LPB)” (05/2010)

“Initially, this was extremely tight and reserved with subtle pinot fruit and raspberry hints that are incredibly youthful and primary for what is now an 8 year old wine. With air however, the aromas and flavors expand and deepen, eventually revealing elegant, pure and rich flavors of lovely detail and complexity if not necessarily great density or concentration. This is clearly very classy juice with prominent acidity and a slightly edgy, almost punchy finish though it is by no means harsh.” (03/2007)

“Very good deep red color. Extravagant aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, rose petal, tobacco and sweet oak. Even less evolved than the above but deeper and sweeter, with compelling inner-mouth floral perfume. Quite persistent on the aftertaste. (ST) 91+” (03/1999)

“Delicious and charming. Balanced and sweet-tasting, with lovely red- and blackberry notes, a fresh, vibrant midpalate, full body, and deftly dosed oak accents on the smooth finish. (PM)” (05/1999)