2006 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts
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The 2006 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru, the maiden vintage from Domaine Dujac after their acquisition from the break-up of Thomas Moillard, has a pale hue with some bricking on the rim. The bouquet is relatively light but well defined, slightly ferrous in style with an earthy tincture. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, though it lacks the backbone one seeks from a Malconsorts. A slightly bitter edge marks the leathery finish. It is acceptable considering it is already 12 years old and their second vintage, but clearly the Seysses family were destined to produce superior wines from this vineyard. Tasted at Flint Wines's Domaine Dujac tasting in London.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Brick red. All savoury and mushroom umami in the aroma but still with a fruit sweetness even though the fruit is thoroughly evolved. On the palate, much more fruit than I expected – peppery red fruit giving a terrific core to the wine. Mature, for sure, but still with so much freshness and vitality, finely textured and yet perfectly structured. (JH)
Dujac’s 2006 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts is a bit of a mystery. I loved this wine from barrel and purchased quite a bit of it, but this is my first tasting from bottle. I am not sure just how much the musty conditions of the glasses affected the wine, or if this was not a perfect bottle, but the fruit appeared muted and the acidity very high. Of course, 2006 was a tricky vintage in Burgundy, but my memories of the Malconsorts are better than what comes through in this bottle.
This was a banker, and kindly donated by Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac from the fruits of his first vintage back at the home ranch. He had been a member (possibly captain) of the Oxford tasting team. It was clearly a maturing, very fine, red burgundy, although a remarkable number of candidates put it in New Zealand. Perhaps they have not been lucky enough to be exposed to fine burgundy. Floral, complex nose with sweet fruit and roundness on the palate and some real energy. Bone-dry finish on a very well-balanced fine red burgundy. (JR)
About the producer
Domaine Dujac is one of Burgundy’s most famous wine estates. It crafts red Burgundies with a distinct style, from a fantastic array of vineyard plots, including seven Grands Crus.