Mongeard-Mugneret Vosne Romanee Petits Monts 2006
Deeper color than the Orveaux, but still transparent. A very classy Pinot nose of crushed nuts, tobacco, coffee and milk chocolate, too. On the palate, the ripest and most silky so far. Supple, no tannins, all in texture, round. Some caramel, ripe orange and smoke on the finish. - Wine Review by Dan Haas
Food Pairings
Roasted birds are a preternatural match but Pinot Noir goes with any number of dishes ranging from those incorporating wild game and foraged mushrooms to veal stews or grilled fleshy fish. For a classic cheese pairing hunt down some Epoisse...