First time ever to check in on this cellared-since-release 2002. Layers of red fruit, with slight earthy tones, and a good touch of spiciness. Drinking well, with probably a few more years to continue at same level. Great value for what I may have originally purchased for <$30. In true Burgundy rating tradition, a solid, pound-the-table 89!
Same here with some older H-Ns stashed offsite. The 2002 above was my first foray in to the vintage since their release stage and made me a little more excited about the rest.
Wet hay, smoky, countryside dung, and Eucalyptus nose.
Sour cherries, apropos acidity, vegetable broth, delicious restrained sweetness, and sufficient complexity brought by age. Some spice within the lengthy finish.
A village that pleased beyond its class and purchased price point. B+/A-
Faryan, its still a relative value compared to other producers who’s prices have soared to insane levels. I love his Chambolle village, such a remarkable wine.
I quite strongly disagree, especially for the lower end of the range. I challenge you to find a better Chambolle for ~$65, or a better Vosne villages for ~$75. also HN’s bourgogne is top notch but quite moderately priced.
Thanks, F!
With how well this bottle performed for this long, I find the current going price on this one, as noted by other here, to be reasonable. Also am not worried about sourcing any more as I still have a two-fer to drink up.
On the other hand, I’d probably be very selective of other village-level wines if buying at the current pricing.
I live in NYC and our street animal dungs are mostly from rats, occasionally from dogs, and from very few horses pulling the tourist-coaches around Central Park. Very unpleasant given the city’s density on all fronts.