1996 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru Italian "An impressive effort in the

"An impressive effort in the warm 2009 vintage and

is crafted from 40-year-old vines in chalky clay and sandy soils

Chambertin-Close de Beze

violet and a hint of dark chocolate on the nose

1996 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru Italian "An impressive effort in the"This is very deeply colored, in fact so much so that it would make a young port blush! The ripe aromas of red and blue berries, spice and earth display a mentholated top note. The dense, powerful and mouth coating broad shouldered flavors possess evident muscularity while delivering excellent length on the youthfully austere finale. This isn't refined, indeed it's borderline rustic, but it's a dramatically impressive and very firmly structured wine