2008 Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, Les Cras 1x750ml

Vinous 92

The 2008 Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er Cru is fragrant on the nose with cranberry and red plum, lots of tertiary elements and an unanticipated scent of star anis with aeration. The palate is very well-defined with fine tannins, no signs of leafiness that I noticed on other Côte de Nuits 2008s recently and harmonious with a pretty finish that arguably just misses a little balance. Probably at its peak now. Tasted blind at the Roumier Les Cras vertical at Medlar, London. [Neal Martin, 11/10/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2036

Robert Parker 92-93

Dark cherry and its pits and tart skin; black raspberry with its seeds; cumin and mace seem to be electrically charged in the Roumier 2008 Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras, with musky floral, savory red meat juice, and crushed stone dimensions on a firm palate adding riveting complexity. There is a certain textural austerity and restraint of sheer ripeness here, but what a concentrated ball of energy we have, making for a finish of spine- as well as tongue-tingling length! Look for at least 12-15 years of stimulation from this. [David Schildknecht, 06/01/2010]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025