Last night we had a slightly hard 2005 Bruno Clair Marsannay ‘Les Vaudenelles’. It was opened about a half-hour before dinner and poured immediately into Riedel Sommelier Grand Bourgogne glasses. It was purplish-ruby in color; initially tight nose and flavors of rich red and dark fruit, opening in time to some spice and fruit; tight mid-palate, opening to some fruit with adequate acidity; and a tight medium finish, opening to a medium long fruity finish. This was the first '05 Burgundy that I’ve had that wasn’t immediately approachable. Interestingly, it still took a lot of swirling and time to open. I wonder if finally, certain '05s are starting to close up.