Joseph Drouhin - Vosne Romanee Les Petits Monts 2018

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Vosne-Romanée wine is produced in the commune of Vosne-Romanée in Côte de Nuits of Burgundy as well as in the neighbouring commune of Flagey-Échezeaux. The Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) Vosne-Romanée may only be used for red wine with Pinot noir as the main grape. There are a total of 15 Premier Cru vineyards in the two communes, as well as six Grand Cru vineyards in Vosne-Romanée and two in Flagey-Échezeaux. These Grand Cru vineyards include Burgundy's most iconic, sought-after and expensive red wines, with Romanée-Conti of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti at the pinnacle: "There can be little doubt that in the firmament of the Cote de nuits, Vosne-Romanée is the brightest star."

There is no Flagey-Échezeaux appellation; the village and Premier Cru vineyards of this commune are part of the Vosne-Romanée AOC.

Decanter: 96 Points

Véronique Drouhin has a special affection for Les Petits Monts as it’s a vineyard that she owns herself. This high-altitude (for Vosne) red sees a combination of 50% whole bunches and 30% new wood and is always racy, refined and enticingly aromatic. Spicy, complex and very sweet, it's a hauntingly complex, detailed red Burgundy. (Drink between 2024-2032)

Inside Burgundy: 93-96 Points

Dense purple with a heady nose, also with plenty of oak. There are some plummy notes in the bouquet, but actually a liquid dark raspberry prevails. Really long fine finish, a perfume which sings in the glass. A lot of whole cluster here, nearly half, which integrates beautifully. I think the bouquet will be that much more refined by the time the wine reaches bottle.