the bad and the good – 2004

Update 5.1.2007(23.11.2006)billn

rion patrice 2004
[Pommard-free posting!] Here in two bottles you can see the two faces of the 2004 vintage in the Côte de Nuits. It’s a rather extreme difference given that the bottles come from the same cellar, and slightly disappointng given that I still have 5 of each in my cellar, but I’m in no rush and perhaps there be some slow improvement!
2004 M & P Rion, Nuits St.Georges 1er Les Argillièrestry to find this wine...
Medium, medium-plus cherry-red. The nose has a pure and bright red-fruit core but has a rather green-pea malolactic style edge – though of quite some depth. The palate has medium depth, good tart acidity and a creamy, deep oaky, though with a rather dry tannic depth – but seems to need an extra dose of ripeness…
Rebuy – No

This Nuits is like chalk and cheese vs the 2003 that in the summer I disliked so much for it’s very ripe fruit, oak and vanilla-laden style. Perhaps I should open another bottle of that and make the perfect blend with this 2004…
2004 M & P Rion, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Charmestry to find this wine...
Medium, medium-plus cherry-red. The nose is quintessential Chambolle – or at least many peoples’ expectation – soft, sweet red fruit with the faintest savoury edge; it’s very pretty. Versus the domaine’s 04 Argillières there is more depth, intensity and extra ripeness. The tannins are fully covered. The acidity still has a little tartness, but this also helps hold the fresh flavours of the mouth-watering finish. The oak has much better integration here – lovely wine.
Rebuy – Yes

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