2019 Vosne Romanee Beaumonts
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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Tank sample. Deep cherry red. At first the fruit smells much riper here than any of the Maison Roche de Bellene wines tasted so far. Peppery damsons, but it changes in the glass. Dark and quite oaky, it seems, almost charry. Dry, fine tannins pull this back into the elegant camp. I changed my mind about this wine as I tasted it. It needs a lot of time but the structure is very fine indeed. (JH)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Beaux Monts 1er Cru has a brash, decadent bouquet of intense cassis and black cherry aromas that slightly occlude the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and shows a little more restraint than the nose, although I do still find the finish a little high-octane for a Beaux Monts.
About the producer
Nicolas Potel is one of Burgundy’s most talented and connected winemakers. He created Maison Roche de Bellene, the négoce arm of Domaine de Bellene, in 2008, using his extensive network in the region to source top-quality fruit for an "haute couture" négociant operation.