My observation is that this 2011 vintage feels more overtly ripe

By no means a blockbuster (in a vintage that produced almost endless numbers of them)

A more complex nose reflects notes of a range of primarily red berry fruit

The rich and relatively full-bodied flavors possess excellent complexity as well as focused power on the compact and youthfully austere yet impressive persistent finale

(89-92)/2015+

Chateau Marsannay, Vosne Romanee Orveaux other_regions_australia My observation is that this(from a . 28 ha parcel). This presents a completely different aromatic profile with its overtly spicy aromas of black pinot fruit, violet, plum and hoisin that are trimmed in soft wood nuances. There is good volume but also fine delineation to the delicious and attractively textured medium bodied flavors, all wrapped in a lightly mineralinflected and beautifully well balanced finale. This too is worth considering. (90 92) 2021+