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"The 2009 Chorey-Les-Beaune shows beautiful focus and energy in its red cherries, flowers and minerals. The supple style is undoubtedly attractive. This is mostly made from estate owned fruit."

"From a combe high above the village, Leroy’s 2005 Pommard Les Vignots displays a fascinating nose of roasted meats and jasmine, coats the palate with polished, creamy, chocolate-covered plums and reduced meat stock, and finishes with excellent persistence, sweetness but clarity of fruit, and subtle notes of wet stone, wood smoke and flowers. Only belatedly do the abundant tannins catch up with my palate."

"Aromatic, with spicy oak marking the flavors. Underneath lies cherry, currant and raspberry notes, with a nod to mineral. Taut and lean, with a slightly chewy texture. Fine length."

"Good bright dark red with ruby highlights. Rather wild aromas of raspberry, smoked meat and leather. Suave but sauvage, showing less vibrant fruit today than the Vosne Malconsorts. Intriguing note of dried flowers. In comparison, this is a bit medicinal and burly, finishing with dusty, building tannins and a slight dryness." Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer. 89-91 pts.