2013 Domaine d'Eug̩nie Vosne-Roman̩e 1er Cru "Aux BrÌÈl̩es"

The 2013 Vosne-Roman̩e 1er Cru Aux Brul̩es has a very mineral-driven bouquet -- reserved and distant perhaps, but very controlled and focused. It gains fruit intensity all the time, namely blackberry and a touch of cassis, but never usurping those stony, 'cool stream' aromas. The palate is sleek and smooth, very poised and very pure with ice-cold dark cherries and plum, fine slightly chalky tannins and a pointed finish. I would just like to see it develop a little more'charm' once in bottle. (NM)