2016 Vosne Romanee

Cask sample. Rich, black fruit on the nose, and very firm, forbidding tannins on the palate. Not as velvety as Vosne can be. In fact, seems to finish with rather a tough husk on the finish. (RH)

Bright ruby-red. The most floral on the nose of these village wines, with its aromas of dark raspberry, licorice and bitter chocolate also conveying an almost minty coolness. Juicy but a bit bound-up, showing strong mint, spice and violet qualities as well as firm acidity; this is tough to taste following the exceptional Gevrey villages . Finishes bright and long, with savory mineral and spice notes and very suave, building tannins that eventually turn more dusty and granular.