Top Rated 2005 Red Burgundy

You can find bad 2005 red Burgundies wines if you look in the wrong places--certainly some wines either show a slightly roasted fruit character or missed out on the potential richness of the vintage--but Mother Nature made it hard to go wrong in thie vintage. The classic 2005 is remarkably rich, deep and full, with remarkably clean aromas and flavors, full and often downright silky mid-palate texture, substantial but harmonious tannins, fresh acidity, and balance and structure for long life. But do not make the mistake of opening these wines too early. In fact, many of these wines are quite unforthcoming today, and may remain closed in bottle for many years. If you pay the high prices being asked for these wines, do yourself a favor and lay them down in a consistently cool cellar.