2005 Clos de la Roilette Fleurie deep purple red color. Still quite open aromatically, with a mix of primary fruit, a little florals and dirt. This has nice structure and concentration.
There is a fair amount of tannin for Fleurie or even Moulin-à-Vent (supposedly these vines were originally in the M-a-V appellation) and it starts to clamp down on the finish.
The first glass was the best as the wine gets tighter and more closed with air. Lots of years left and the best years probably down the road still.
2007 Drouhin Chorey les Beaune I guess if I had to pick two things that turn me on about a wine they would be the aromas, and when a wine achieves fullness of flavor without apparent density or extraction.
This wine does both and I really enjoyed it. A close third would be enough acidity to provide some zip or electricity, and this little Burgundy has plenty of that too. Translucent pale red in color, aromas of red fruits, and a little funk to let you know
where it comes from. At first the acidity is a little sharp, but it settles with air. Also as it opens the nose becomes more expressive. Most $20 or less Burgundy can be disappointments, but this went great with a simple roasted chicken and fingerling potatoes.
A repeat buy for me. 13% Abv.
