2008 Vosne Romanee Les Malconsorts
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The 2008 Vosne-Romanee Les Malconsorts caresses the palate with sweet hard candy, spices and goudron. The wine turns quite a bit richer and denser with air as it reveals its pedigree and class. The Malconsorts fills out beautifully on the long, polished finish. De Montille used 100% whole clusters here. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033. Importer: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good deep red. A touch of reduction to the aromas of black fruits, smoked meat and minerals; interestingly, this was less high-pitched than the 2009 samples I tasted before it. Then large-scaled, rich and saline; chewy but not a sweet style--or is it simply closed today? Firm acidity carries the wine's explosive fruit through a rich, chewy finish that features saline and peppery nuances and remains light on its feet.
(100% whole clusters; from vines averaging 50 years of age) Good deep red. Wonderful nuance and finesse to the aromas of raspberry, smoke, pepper and crushed stone. Pure, silky wine with compelling inner-mouth perfume of raspberry, tangy Oriental spices and subtle underbrush. Finishes juicy and extremely long, with wonderfully broad, fine tannins.
The 2008 Vosne-Romanee Les Malconsorts caresses the palate with sweet hard candy, spices and goudron. The wine turns quite a bit richer and denser with air as it reveals its pedigree and class. The Malconsorts fills out beautifully on the long, polished finish. De Montille used 100% whole clusters here. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033. May 2011, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.