2012 Vosne Romanee La Croix Rameaux
Buying options
Tasting Notes
There is a crushed leaf character to the subtly spicy red currant and raspberry aromas. The appealingly detailed middle weight flavors exude a touch of minerality before culminating in a moderately long finish that is shaped by notably fine-grained tannins. At present there is only average depth but if it can add more during its in-bottle evolution my score could be conservative as there appears to be good underlying material. Tasted: Jan 15, 2014. Drink: 2020+
Critic Scores
Average Score
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
More reviews and scores
The 2012 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru La Croix Rameau comes from a tiny 0.21-hectare parcel of vines tucked into a plot between Romanee-Saint Vivant and the outbuildings of the village (there are just three exploitants.) It has a rounded, pastille-like purity on the nose: strawberry and just a hint of mulberry at the moment, developing nicely in the glass though. The palate is harmonious on the entry with light tannins, clean fresh and quite linear red cherry and raspberry fruit that segues into an edgy, citric finish that is very appealing. This is a lovely, unpretentious premier cru. Dec 2013, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Today run by the fourth-generation Nicole Lamarche, this property (previously known as Domaine François Lamarche) is firmly among the best in Burgundy. The Vosne-Romanée estate is most famous for its monopole Grand Cru La Grande Rue.