2002 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(a blend from the second harvest of the estate's various vineyards; Villaine noted that the '99 version of this wine did not include the second harvest from Romanee-Conti) Good full red. Fruit-driven aromas of plum and spice. Perfumed and sweet in the mouth, with an enticing spiciness but without quite the fine grain and density of texture of the estate's other wines. With a bit less volume, this conveys an impression of stronger acidity, even if the numbers don't show it.
Notes of pepper and spices are found in the nose of the 2002 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cuvee Duvault-Blochet, a wine produced from some of the younger grand cru vines. Its lovely, satin-textured personality is harmonious and medium-bodied. Freshly cracked pepper marks this black cherry-dominated effort’s flavor profile. It should be consumed between 2006 and 2011. Importer: Wilson Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661
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.