Pepper, earth, spice, truffle, game and underbrush notes mix with relatively somber dark pinot fruit and this is a good deal more serious in character than the Charmes. The moderately powerful flavors are blessed with an abundance of mid-palate sap that confers a velvety quality to the solid tannic backbone and this finishes with outstanding freshness and vibrancy plus chewy tannins. - BH
BH91
The outstanding 2002 Ruchottes-Chambertin (this same wine is also available under the parcel’s owner’s name, Michel Bonnefond) sports a nose of dark cherries, mint, and violets. Medium-bodied, extremely refined, and feminine, this graceful effort is fresh, pure, and vibrant. Loads of flower-imbued dark fruits can be found in its sweet personality. (PR) - WA
WA93