The 2010 Vosne-Romanee Les Chaumes currently comes across as quite awkward. There is good definition in the fruit, but not enough depth to stand up to the 100% new oak. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.
I tasted all of Bernard Gros’s 2010s from tank, where the wines were settling for the winter. As is his usual custom, Gros concentrated the wines 10-15%, and therefore did not feel the need to chaptalize any of his 2010s. He calls 2010 a good vintage for quality but not the wallet, as yields are down 30-40%.
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