March 11, 2012

2001 Rousseau and 2000 Raveneau

Lunch at Summer Palace in Hong Kong.

2000 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons - dug this out from my overflowing storage cellar.  Good acidity balance on the palate, clearly on the dry side compared to the sweeter, riper wines from more southerly appellations.  A little alcoholic, with honey and paraffin in the nose.  Minerality became very prominent on the palate together with seafood.

2001 Rousseau Ruchottes Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes - sweet, fruity and floral.  An absolutely lovely wine that was just like a soft, velvety blanket you want to wrap yourself in.

Full post on lunch is here.

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