2006 Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 13.0% was a bit closed, as might be expected from one not callused. Good balance, pleasant tannins, and light wood flavor (even light I find too much).
Don't know if the tannins come from stems or wood, and wonder why should I care, except that I would prefer the fomer, since I'd rather not have any flavor of the latter.
Even though the slow micro-ox of new wood does the wine good, I gather. As long as the must is robust. Robust enough to absorb the wood flavor.
Whenever a special occasion makes me pull out a relatively big gun, the bar is set high and often not met. The cost/benefit here is certainly dubious.
Why is this better than a Prieur made with good fruit and marred by wood? Perhaps it is better fruit, less marred. But, still. But still, what? Be still, my doubting heart.