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VOSNE-ROMANÉE 2023

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2023

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Dark purple.

Bouquet: Powerful, with aromas of ripe red and black berries, spices, pepper, leather, earth, toast, vanilla and incredible complexity,

Palate: The structure is magnificent. Rich, full-bodied, racy, powerful, opulent, charming, fruity, with velvety tannins. Great potential and excellent ageing potential, with its liquorice notes and elegantly present tannins.

Food and wine pairing

Will be the perfect companion to powerful meat dishes such as jugged venison or a rib of beef. It also goes very well with elegant dishes such as a light chicken stew, venison fillet, lamb and all traditionnal cheese.

Serving suggestions

Ideally serve between 15°C and 17°C (59°-63°F).

Ageing potential

To better appreciate its typical finesse and elegance, this great wine deserves a few years in the cellar, with an ageing potential of over 10 years.

Origins

The vineyards of Vosne-Romanée, just to the north of the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges, cover an area of 165 hectares.

Vosne-Romanée is the appellation to the south of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, whose grands crus include the most fabulous and famous of wines: Romanée Conti, La Tâche, Romanée Saint-Vivant… It is probably in this Burgundian village that Pinot Noir fully expresses its most beautiful attributes.

- Limestone mixed with clayey marl.
- South-east and east facing.
- Gentle slope at the bottom of the hillside, more pronounced above the Premier and Grand Crus.
- Altitude between 260 and 330 metres.

Vinification and maturing

Hand-picked, the grapes are first sorted in the vineyard and then in the winery. The grapes are then destemmed and crushed before being put into thermo-regulated vats. Vatting lasts 20-25 days. Vinification begins with cold maceration (8°-10°C) for 5-6 days, followed by fermentation with the introduction of Burgundy yeasts, with daily pumping over and punching down of the cap. The wine is aged for 12-15 months in barrels (30% new oak).

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.