3 May 2012: 2002 Raveneau Montée de Tonnerre. Rather youthful and could definitely benefit from further bottle age. I rather admired the austerity and flinty minerality of this young wine, showing lots of tension and energy, made more appealing with a decidedly citrus character, with smokey and spicy notes emerging after a while in the decanter. Very firm acidity bolstering the broad structure. Slightly aloof, but stylish nonetheless, and lengthy in the finish. Drink now and for next 8 - 10 years. 17.5/20
On the same evening, we also opened a bottle of 1999 Vosne-Romanée Cuvée Duvault-Blochet, DRC. Very elegant and showing some graceful ageing. Raspberry, spicy, chocolate and some underbrush characterised the charming bouquet. The flavours, while not hugely intense, show remarkable complexity, within the framework of well-integrated soft tannin and harmonious acidity. Some sappy notes on the persistent finish. A wine of elegant subtlety and intellectual content, that seeks to harmonise, rather than overwhelm. Drink now and for the next 6 - 8 years. 17/20
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