2009 Vosne Romanee, Domain Sylvain Cathiard

A ruby red coloured wine with a nose of plum, cherries and a hint of flowers. At about five years, it has matured well, losing some of its early fruitiness but gaining some weight and depth in taste.  Very smooth and appetising to go with the meal. It was versatile enough to go with most of the dishes of a five-course Chinese dinner,  starting with  the mixed  platter you see here (crispy prawn/char siew/duck).