2005 Morey St. Denis, Clos de la Bussiere, G. Roumier (375ml)

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Vintage: 2005
Format: 375ml
Wine Name: Morey St. Denis
Vineyard: Clos de la Bussiere
Designation: 1er Cru
Appellation: Morey St. Denis
Producer: G. Roumier
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub-Region: Cote de Nuits
Alcohol:

Tasting note: A very fresh and unusually bright but more deeply pitched red fruit nose inflected with iron suffused earth, hints of underbrush and subtle sauvage notes leads to rich, full and admirably intense flavors that are at once powerful yet supple, all wrapped in a punchy and more complex and minerally finish than what I usually find here. Good stuff with excellent acid/fruit/tannin balance and recommended. (91pts. Allen Meadows aka The Burghound)

Tasted: Jan. 01, 2008
Score: 91
Drink: 2015+

Tasting note: Like the rest of the wines here at the time I tasted, Roumier’s 2005 Morey St. Denis Clos de la Bussiere had been sulfured and racked in autumn after a very late malo and was in barrel awaiting imminent assemblage in tank for (unfiltered) bottling. It was slightly reduced but responded well to a good shaking, displaying subtle black fruits, high-toned almond and maraschino, roasted meatiness, resin, and forest floor notes on the nose. It fills the mouth with roasted meat richness, bitter-sweet black fruits, high-toned distilled fruit esters, and finishes with solidity, grip, and savory saltiness. (90-91pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: April 2007
Score: 94-95
Drink:

Tasting note: A leaner, more angular style, with cherry, black currant and briar aromas and flavors. Firm and sinewy, with a chewy component to the lingering tannins. Dry finish. (90pts. Wine Spectator)

Tasted: May 31, 2008
Score: 90
Drink: 2014-30