The Vosne-Romanee-Les Chaumes does not possess nearly the stuffing or exotic character of the Vosne-Romanee-Les Brulees. The latter wine exhibits a huge, roasted, smoky, black-cherry and raspberry-scented nose, luscious, full-bodied, opulent flavors, and loads of alcohol, glycerin, and soft tannins in the long, lusty finish. It can be drunk now and promises to last for at least a decade. These are the finest wines the Domaine Meo-Camuzet has yet produced. I am also delighted to say that in addition to practicing a severe crop thinning in 1990, the domaine bottled their wines naturally with no filtration. Importer: Martine's Wines, San Rafael, CA.

Supple, forward and fruity, with an amazing range of spicy cherry, raspberry and currant flavor that's pure and delicious, picking up toasty oak notes in the background. Complex, concentrated, young and vibrant. The tannins barely show on the long, full finish. Drinkable now. 225 cases made. -