Mugneret Gibourg, Vosne-Romanee La Colombiere Brut Zero An almost syrupy sense of

An almost syrupy sense of white peach along with hints of white raisin that emerge in that prodigious finish fails to tip the scales in too-confectionary a direction thanks to a vibratory sense of energy and refreshing rivulet of juicy fresh peach and lime that is threaded throughout

A background whisper of wood sets off distinctly reduced aromas and it’s not clear that even extended aeration is going to completely dissipate them

The mouthfeel of the middle weight flavors is a bit sleeker as well with an overt muscularity to the prominently tannic

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Mugneret Gibourg, Vosne-Romanee La Colombiere Brut Zero An almost syrupy sense of(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.