Betsy made a balsamic glazed salmon, with Brussel sprouts and brown
rice. I like PN with salmon, felt the glaze called for one with some
ooomph, went downstairs for a CA PN but walked back up with the 2003
Joseph Drouhin "Vero" Bourgogne - I figured 2003 made it more CA-
style. I should have used a warm bath, it was a bit too cool at first
(my passive cellar is down around its low, 50°F). Seemed a bit sharp
and thin. As it warmed it got better, warm ripe red cherry fruit, a
bit of earth and flowers. Overall I think I liked a previous bottle a
tad better, but this is nicely balanced for the vintage with good
length. A fair value @ $15 closeout price. B


Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.