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Olivier Bernstein Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is a captivating and beautifully expressive wine that draws you in with rich, indulgent notes of gypsy cream biscuits, layered with sweetness, spice, and an underlying sense of tension that keeps everything lively. On the palate, it shows a lovely sense of roundness and polish, supported by fine, silky tannins and a subtle savory, meaty nuance that adds depth and intrigue. Fresh and energetic through the finish, this is a truly fascinating Grand Cru that feels both luxurious and precise—an exciting match for roast lamb, game birds, or richly flavored dishes that can echo its savory complexity and refined power.
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
Boysenberry, plum, black cherry, earth and underbrush flavors are allied to an opulent texture and muscular structure in this beefy red. Impressive, but will need time for all the components to fall into place. Offers big tannic grip on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2047. 167 cases made, 25 cases imported.
Vinous Media: 93-95 Points
(the fruit Bernstein buys comes from lower down in this grand cru, where vine yields are always around 30 hectoliters per hectare, and thus he didn't notice "a clear reduction in production" in 2016): Bright, dark red. Musky raspberry, spicy underbrush and flowers on the expressive, terroir-driven nose. At once thick and sappy, conveying outstanding subtle intensity to its flavors of bitter cherry, spices and minerals. Finishes with very fine-grained tannins. This elegant young Clos de la Roche really dances on the palate. It should evolve positively in bottle for a long time.
