Mugneret Gibourg, Vosne-Romanee La Colombiere other_regions_australia A markedly more elegant nose

A markedly more elegant nose shows aromas of the essence of red pinot fruit

Silky tannins wrap around dark-toned fruit

Tasted blind at a private dinner in Bordeaux

which was planted in 1968 and the second from the villages-level portion of La Combe d’Orveau

Mugneret Gibourg, Vosne-Romanee La Colombiere other_regions_australia A markedly more elegant nose(from a . 86 ha parcel of ~80 year old vines). Here the wonderfully fresh and pure nose of plum and black raspberry displays plenty of spice nuances, in particular star anise and sandalwood, along with a hint of crushed fennel. The medium bodied flavors are not quite as concentrated as those of the straight Vosne villages, though they are notably finer on the lingering, balanced and energetic finale.