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Bertrand Ambroise 2006 Chardonnay (Corton-Charlemagne)

Price $189

Still young, this is a wine that needs to open and ripen. But already there are signs of richness, a wood- and tropical fruit-flavored wine that is typical of the full character of a Corton Charlemagne. It would be worth keeping 2–3 years for the wood to soften, the fruit to round out. — R.V. (5/1/2009)

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Bertrand Ambroise 2006 Le Rognet Pinot Noir (Corton)

Cellar Selection

Price $156

Hinting at opulence to come, this is a rich wine. Its tannins are powerful but do not detract from the ripe berry and stone fruits. It has a fine, balanced texture with the sweetness of the fruit lifted by delicious acidity. Give this wine five years at least. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Bertrand Ambroise 2006 Les Vaucrains Premier Cru Pinot Noir (Nuits-St.-Georges)

Price $108

Rich and smoky, this is developing into a deliciously ripe wine. The tannins are already in balance with the plum juice flavors of the fruit, giving sweetness as well as power. Dark, intense, but very accessible. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Bertrand Ambroise 2006 En Rue de Chaux Premier Cru Pinot Noir (Nuits-St.-Georges)

Price $108

A powerful layer of tannin is the initial dominant element here. The fruit, black plum skins and red cherries, is behind this curtain of dryness. It shows minerality and some austerity, but looks set to develop well over the next 4–5 years. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Bertrand Ambroise 2007 Chardonnay (St.-Romain)

Editors' Choice
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Price $26

Aromas of spicy wood, sweet apricots and lychees lead into a wine that is nutmeg-flavored, with a steely minerality lifted with citrus. It’s a complete wine, all the fruity elements there, but given a tight apple skin structure, and the freshest acidity. Screwcap. Imported by Robert Kacher Imports. Editors’ Choice. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Bertrand Ambroise 2006 Pinot Noir (Nuits-St.-Georges)

Price $69

This firm, foursquare, solid wine shows the dry tannins of Nuits-St-Georges but also brings in dark plum and black cherry fruit flavors. The balance is there, with acidity adding to the mix and giving a bright, fresh finish. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Bertrand Ambroise 2006 Clos des Argillières Premier Cru Pinot Noir (Nuits-St.-Georges)

Price $108

Initially spicy, this wine then develops an awkward barnyard character that is hard to shake off. The tannins are firm, dry, but sit at one side of the wine, leaving bitter fruit. This is a tough wine, not properly in balance. — R.V. (10/1/2009)

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Bertrand Ambroise 2006 Chardonnay (St.-Romain)

Price $35

A citrus-dominated wine, lime and lemon giving a crisp intensity. There is a somewhat bitter toast element, but the acidity, the fresh fruits and the soft structure act as a counter-balance. Give it six months to a year. Screwcap. — R.V. (5/1/2009)

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