Joseph Drouhin - Vosne Romanee Premier Cru 2019

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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.

"Many of you probably recall the story of how I stumbled on the opportunity of a lifetime in the wine world How we became the only merchant in the United States to sell Joseph Drouhin's Vosne Romanee 1er Cru? A new wine in the Drouhin arsenal. A small production wine from a new contract of grapes coming from Malconsorts, Petit Monts, and les Chaumes. The debut vintage was 2016. I happened to taste it while in Burgundy in the spring of 2018 with Veronique Drouhin. And since that time, we have had the opportunity to buy up every case destined for the US." Daniel Posner - GTWC

Joseph Drouhin Description

Since 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin has built a reputation for wines that reflect their individual terroir and vintage. A balance of tradition and modern techniques characterizes Joseph Drouhin winemaking and vineyard management: on site nursery, plowing, leaf removal, 100% hand harvesting, open fermenters, fermenting and aging in oak. With its historic location deep in the heart of Beaune, the quality of its vineyards and the expertise resulting from years of experience in the cultivation of vines and traditional vinification, Maison Joseph Drouhin is uniquely placed to uphold authentic Burgundian style. Estate-grown Grapes of 2009 Vintage and later Now Officially Organic.

James Suckling: 94 Points

Vinous: 93-95 Points

Burghound: 92 Points

There is a touch of herbal tea sitting atop the exceptionally spicy aromas of cassis, plum liqueur, anise, clove and hoisin. The sleek, delicious and sophisticated medium weight flavors possess a velvety, yet muscular mouthfeel while exhibiting excellent length on the austere, compact and firm finale. This needs to develop more depth but the extended development potential seems clear.