Always a standout and one village wine that we’d happily stash among our premier and grand cru Burgundy bottles—it ages in step with the best. This cru takes it up a notch in curves and sex appeal, with meatier, fleshier curves and softer tannins. Cherries spiced with black pepper and curry show in its aromas; the palate is round and supple, with a good mouthful of pink and red, ripe fruits.
2008 Raphet red Burgundy
2.10.2010
Now, this is not a screamer, blockbuster vintage—it won’t get the
point-hounds salivating with dreams of black-fruited glory or inspire
pundits to pound the YouTube table. So much the better. What we love the
most about 2008, especially chez Raphet—and this is what’s the most
important of all—is that each glass holds a little bit of immortality.
Because you do not indulge in Raphet immediately—you can if you want,
but you’d be missing the point.
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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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