Georges Mugneret Ruchottes Chambertin 1978 (Capsule Damage)

Georges Mugneret Ruchottes Chambertin 1978 (Capsule Damage)

The caressing and wonderfully vibrant medium-bodied flavors possess better mid-palate density before concluding in a lingering

with supple tannins

The mouth feel of the medium-bodied flavors is also silky and mineral-driven and the palpable sense of refinement is enhanced by the super fine-grained tannins on the hugely long

fully mature

but there is something feminine about this Cuvée Madame (title notwithstanding

The Climens 2001 has always possessed a deliriously complex and intense bouquet that is beautifully defined: dried quince and marmalade

black cherry and currant

The appropriate dosage and the length on the palate persists during the tasting

fine tannin and length on the finish

Otherwise the succulent and opulent massively-scaled flavors possess seemingly endless reserves of dry extract that make the mid-palate and finish of this very firmly structured and almost painfully intense effort appear almost pliant

is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon

as well as piquant hazelnut and almond