Fabulous aromas of sweet cherries, clove, cinnamon, flowers, and juniper berries emanate from the glass of the 2003 Vosne-Romanee Aux Brulees. Fruit-forward and surprisingly precocious, its soft, medium to full-bodied character displays red as well as black cherries, notes of bacon, and a slight roasted element. Intensely flavorful and somewhat jammy/pasty, this broad, generous effort is a candidate for drinking over the next 7 years.
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