Vosne-Romanée 2023
Vosne-Romanée is a mythical place. This modest village (in size) is home to
some of Burgundy’s most prestigious Grands Crus…
Origin
The village is located at the heart of the Côte de Nuits, between Vougeot and Nuits-Saint-Georges. The vines grow at an ideal altitude of approximately 250 metres and cover just over 150 ha.
Our Vosne-Romanée is a blend of two parcels: “les chalendins” to the north and “les jacquines” to the south of the appellation.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: limestone and marl scree.
Orientation: East, South-East.
Surface area under vine: 0.2683 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 51 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 49 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 16 & 20 September 2023.
The grapes were handpicked. First sorting in the vineyard, second on the sorting table upon receipt of the harvest.
At the winery: 70% of grapes were destemmed but not crushed (they were left whole) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration with 30% whole bunches lasted a total of 21 days including 2 days of cold maceration (12°C). Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 3 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 12 months with no racking using a proportion of 30% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at a very low temperatures for a long time to impart a very subtle and delicate touch of oak to the wine.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity in October 2024, unfined wine, very light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 1,824.
Vintage
Fruity and generous
The 2023 vintage experienced unpredictable weather conditions, making work in the vineyards essential for grape quality. Harvesting began in early September under intense heat with the Chardonnays to avoid over-ripening, followed by the reds. The whites will spend two winters in the cellar, while the Pinot Noirs will have undergone short ageing to preserve the fruity aromas. A vintage that brings out the best in each terroir, offering wines that are bright and delicious.
Ageing potential: from 6 to 9 years.
Tasting notes
With its brilliant ruby color, the wine reveals a floral nose dominated by subtle rose notes. On the palate, it is a serious, powerful wine with a fine tannic structure. Aromas of spice and black fruit.
