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TNR: '96 Roumier MSD Clos de La Bussire
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Jay Miller
Jay Miller
I can make two not especially useful observations as I haven't had one in years.
1. I'm not generally a fan of Roumier's MDS CdlB and am skeptical as to their potential in any vintage
2. Many (most?) 1996s are finally coming out of their shells, especially with a lengthy slow oxygenation.
1. I'm not generally a fan of Roumier's MDS CdlB and am skeptical as to their potential in any vintage
2. Many (most?) 1996s are finally coming out of their shells, especially with a lengthy slow oxygenation.
Claude Kolm
Claude Kolm
That was before Christophe changed the style of the Clos de la Bussire. You should be able to drink it now, but will probably find it a little bony. I would expect the wine to be considerably more interesting if you hold it another ten years. If you've got a bunch, why not try one now? If it's a singleton, I'd hold.
am skeptical as to their potential in any vintage
The '69 two weeks ago was awfully nice.
originally posted by Claude Kolm:
That was before Christophe changed the style of the Clos de la Bussire. You should be able to drink it now, but will probably find it a little bony. I would expect the wine to be considerably more interesting if you hold it another ten years. If you've got a bunch, why not try one now? If it's a singleton, I'd hold.
a singleton...it will rest quietly....thanks for the input
Ignacio Villalgordo
Ignacio Villalgordo
I have a singleton of the 97 I was planning to open. Any recent experiences?
bill nanson
bill nanson
Christophe says 'in general' wait a minimum of 8 years - 12 is better. Coupled to a vintage like '96, 'sounds like 15 to me...
Odd Rydland
Odd Rydland
The 95 of this have drunk well for the last 3 years, and considering that 97 is a considerably "softer" vintage I would jump at drinking the 97 now.
Cole Kendall
Cole Kendall
I had a number of these (mid/late 90s/early 00s) with the Parisians a few years ago and I must say that they were not showing much. Maybe it was the negative energy that seems to affect some wines on Boulevard Garibaldi but I would rather buy the village Chambolles even with the price difference.
Olaf Rdiger
Olaf Rdiger
I had a couple of bottles from this 97 recently and it was quite nice, very earthy, not extremely complex but enjoyable and elegant nose. Firm tannins and excellent acidity on the palate. It's drinking well now, not tired at all.