Checking on a 2005 Burgundy.  Not ready yet.  Ruby/purple in color.  The nose is nice but primary with cherries and spice.  On the palate, this has cherries, slight tannins and spice.  Pretty monolithic at this stage but it eventually opens with air.  Hold these for now.  

Grade: 
A-
Score: 
91

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