Charles Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2000

Charles Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2000: The colour here is quite vibrant with little sign of maturity. The nose exhibits some notes of spicy sandalwood, with a little leathery background and some notes of roasted meat. Behind it all there's a suggestion of some dark, macerated fruits, lifted by an acetic note. Quite firm on entry, but quickly revealing a sweet, rounded texture, although there isn't the concentration of flavour to back this up; just a little woody streak. It lacks expression at present, with some rather exposed, slightly disjointed alcohol and a little too much acetic acid. Little in the way of tannin too. Not a patch on the lovely 2003s. 15.5/20 (16/1/06)