2011 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru
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The 2011 Vosne-Romanée Cuvée Duvault-Blochet is a vintage that I had never tasted before since it was only distributed to restaurants in France. It had a pretty, pastille-like bouquet with red cherries, wilted rose petals and spice, becoming noticeably stemmy with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite elegant in style it is missing some mass and presence as it tip-toes towards its finish. Lovely to drink, but not a profound DRC. Tasted at the Bistro Roch in Nuits Saint-Georges.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(made from the second picking of the grand crus and a bit of premier cru): Medium red. Lovely tangy aromas of red cherry, raspberry and orange zest. Juicy, vibrant and pure, with enticing floral lift to the intense berry and licorice flavors. Finishes with dusty tannins and very good length. This wine will be kept for restaurants in France, noted Aubert de Villaine.
The Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cuvée Duvault-Blochet lifts from the glass with gently spiced red fruit and crushed rose petals. Airy and weightless in style, the 2011 should offer fine drinking pretty much upon release. Readers should be aware that the Vosne 1er will only be sold to restaurants in France. The Domaine crafts this entry-level offering from a second selection of fruit across all of their sites.
About the producer
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is without doubt the most famous domaine in Burgundy and one of the most famous producers on earth. The Grand Cru vineyard from which it takes its name produces the world’s most expensive wine by a long margin.