2011 Vosne Romanee Les Malconsorts
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Tasting notes
Mid ruby. Not very expressive on the nose. Sweet start but just a tad anodyne. Solid and not very expressive now. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Malconsorts 2011 has a beautiful perfumed, floral bouquet that opens immediately with bright red cherries, fresh strawberry, minerals and just a tincture of burnt toast. The palate is medium-bodied, perhaps just a little green around the edges, structured and masculine with an aloof finish that will need time to mellow. This feels like it has some stem addition and while that influences the wine now, it will be assimilated and transform into intriguing secondary flavors down the line.
(vinified entirely with whole clusters): Good dark red. High-toned aromas of raspberry, pepper, herbs and crushed rock. A sweet, intensely flavored midweight with dense, sharply delineated flavors of raspberry, spices, herbs and pepper. Very bright and fresh on the back end, finishing with brooding flavors of dark cherry and peppery herbs and a firm tannic spine to support aging. Lovely precision and soil character here.
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.