2011 Meo Camuzet, Vosne Romanee Brulees, 6x750ml

An exuberantly spicy nose of cassis and liqueur of red berry fruit is liberally laced with clove, anise, sandalwood and soy nuances. The robust and tautly muscular flavors exude a fine minerality on the wonderfully intense (again, almost painfully so), delineated and driving finish that goes on and on. While it isn't yet quite as harmonious, 2011 is a vintage where the Brûlées may be just as good as the Cros. Note however that this is very firmly structured and will need plenty of cellar time.