Wonderfully ripe, exuberant and distinctly fresh and relatively high-toned aromas of kirsch and blackberries display background hints of spice, earth and an interesting floral component. The huge but balanced flavors are even riper but remain fine and pure with superb density of tannins and superb finishing balance save for a subtle hint of asperity that will probably round out in time, particularly since this has such a long way to go before it will be ready for prime time. While the flavors certainly reflect the character of the vintage, they do so with style and grace as the natural coolness and restraint of Chambertin is clearly in play. This is one of the great wines of the vintage that has so much buried structure that it will be years before it reaches its full potential.

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