tasted 12/2002
The cool and pure medium weight plus flavors are remarkably refined for a young Chambertin yet there is clearly plenty of power lurking beneath the refined veneer
This is a very fine but not a truly great Vinha Velha
violet) floral perfume migrate from a trance-inducing nose to a plate of liqueur-like richness and suggestion of sweetness
even though that is almost certainly not going to be enough time to find the wine at its peak of expression
Clos L'Eglise 2000 750mL [Slightly Faded Label] Size:750mL tasted 12/2002"Seven years ago I said this was a monumental wine, and at two different recent tastings, it was a true star of the vintage. Its stunning dark plum color offers up notes of caramelized red and black fruits, toffee, smoke, Asian plum sauce, sweet cherries, chocolate, and espresso. Its spectacular aromatics do not disappoint on the palate, as this multi dimensional, highly complex, opulent wine seems to have hit a magical point in its evolution. Full