Gérard Raphet

Morey-Saint-Denis

2005 Gerard Raphet Charmes-Chambertin
MAY 12 (Served blind) Ruby, lean, simple nose. Palate, lean, simple, thin, some fruit, boring. With the answer in hand, everything that shines, clearly isn't gold.... 85

2004 Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot

MAR 16 Ruby, brick rim. Red berries, mint, spices, sous bois, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, red berries, mint, spices, long. 90

2002 Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot
MAR 14 Bright ruby, brick rim. Figs, plums, spices, leaner nose, quite mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some unripe and fresh raspberries, elegant if leaner palate, fresh if not that complex, more youthful palate than nose, long and savory. 91

1998 Gérard Raphet Chambolle-Musigny.

FEB 11 Ruby, brick rim. Earthy, simple, towards tired nose. Palate lean and dusty. 83

1993 Gérard Raphet Clos de la Roche

NOV 10 Ruby, red berries, leaner, dusty, old and very mature nose. Lean and thin palate, the least good Clos de la Roche I’ve had. 82