A perfect example of just how deep greatness goes in 2005—“Les Grands Champs” shows pin-point balance, good weight and fantastic spice. A mouthful of perfectly ripe raspberries shows juicy and fresh, with loads of baking spices and kick on the finish. An outstanding basic Bourgogne.
2005 Raphet red Burgundy
11.1.2006
Few of our tasting sessions are ever held in complete silence, but
sometimes, words just get in the way—or fail, depending on the quality
of the wine before us. During our most recent visit, we found
that few words, in any language, seemed worthy of describing the
incredible purity and depth of Gérard Raphet's 2005s—a remarkable
vintage that has seen few peers in the past 20 years.
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Gérard Raphet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2010
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Always a sexy, supple wine yet there’s an added edge of spice and sass that makes this one in 2010 really captivating. The nose is jammy and sweet, with plenty of raspberry coulis notes; the mouth soaks in the sap of fresh and sautéed summer fruits and baking spices but it still utterly fresh and lively. A very long finish is coated with exotic spices. A very captivating Charmes.
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Gérard Raphet Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2010
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Always a more brooding cru, in 2010 this wine shows darker, deeper fruit and lots of earthy nuance, with pin-point balance and serious complexity. Perfumes of warm earth, smoke and warm raspberry sauce on the nose; profound flavors of red/purple fruits mix with peppery spice and earth. This one will certainly go the long haul in a cool cellar.
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Gérard Raphet Clos Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2010
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
VERY LIMITED. Winemaker Gerard Raphet pulls this deep, intense and perfectly ripe Pinot from a handful of vines in this grand cru vineyard’s southern corner; vines here are more than 100 years old. Seriously rare and captivating; The concentration is stunning, and it’s one we’re sure will continue to evolve for 15+ years.
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Gérard Raphet Morey-St.-Denis 1er Cru Les Millandes 2010
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Lots of energy here and plenty of creamy fruit, too. The nose shows darker fruit with highlights of black and pink pepper; the mouth shows broad and juicy, yet is still super elegant and almost floral, with suggestions of violets and rose petals. A bright, energetic finish wraps up a very lovely wine.
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