2018 Vosne Romanee Les Malconsorts Christiane
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Aromas of dark berry fruit and plums mingling with aromas of smoked tea, black truffles, loamy soil and Indian spices in a complex bouquet introduce the 2018 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Malconsorts Cuvée Christianne, a full-bodied, layered and multidimensional wine that's rich, concentrated and textural, its powdery structuring tannins cloaked in an ample core of fruit. Brian Sieve told me that this cuvée has the highest pH in the cellar and finished up with a modest 13.3% alcohol.
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Neal Martin
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The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts Cuvée Christiane 1er Cru contains two-thirds whole cluster but a little more new oak than the regular cuvée (as a reminder, it comes from the parcel that lies adjacent to La Tâche). It has a little more definition and darker fruit on the nose, developing more floral scents with aeration. This is very impressive. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, focused and harmonious, with gentle grip toward the chalky-textured finish. It will require several years in bottle.
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.