I’m hoping that the remnants of this one will taste a little better tonight…
2001 Fourrier, Chambolle-Musigny Gruenchers
Medium-pale ruby-red colour. The nose starts out a little dark and chocolatey; time takes away the darker elements to be replaced with slightly volatile, high-toned estery notes and a faint core of tight red fruit – not so appealing. The palate has good texture and mouthwatering acidity. The intensity belies the colour and the finish is quite long but rather metallic. On day one I have to say that I’m a little disappointed.
Day two the nose is a little more estery and the palate remains consistent. Disappointing – Rebuy – No
There are 3 responses to “the week’s second from fourrier”
Hi Bill,
I agree with your note on this one. However recent 01 Gevrey Champeaux was far superior, and certainly none of the funk of the Gruenchers.
Cheers,
Kent
Hi Kent – also the CSJ was certainly a rebuy, if a little oakier than I would have expected. Shame about the Chambolle though as I remember a bottle of the ‘straight’ villages was really brilliant about a year-or-so ago.
Cheers
Hi Bill,
Yes I agree re the Villages VV – I have consumed half a case of those to date. Lovely stuff!
Cheers,
Kent