Ruby in color, purple at the core. The nose has cinnamon, cherries, and dark cherries. Some cedary spice. On the palate, this has nice tart cherries with an underlying earthiness. It seems open and drinking well although will certainly mature. Some depth to it. Would work with a lot of different foods. This retails for around $35 which, for Burgundy, makes this a nice entry point.
Pop and pour, this was surprisingly open and accessible. Deep ruby in color, clear and bright. This is big and bold. On the nose, cherries, sandalwood, some black cherries and baking spice. Full bodied. On the palate, lots of fresh cherries and sour cherries with some underlying char. Delicious and vital. Long finish. This seems to be a five to ten years from full maturity but drinking well. It is great on its own and would delicious with salmon or tuna.
Count me among those who find a certain greenness to the 2004 Burgundies. Others at the table loved this wine and either didn't find that quality or didn't mind it. Ruby/purple in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, black cherries, a bit of earthiness and an herbal quality hanging around the background. It comes across as a sort fresh thyme mixed with cilantro. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, black cherries, some cherries, herbal notes and char. It is also complex and layered. It works better with food and it would be nice with fresh sashimi. It has plenty
