2013 Vosne Romanee La Croix Rameaux

40-year-old vines on clayey sand on Bajocian limestone within the Romanée-St-Vivant walls in the north-east corner, so lower than most of RSV. Pale garnet. Distinctly pungent and seductive on the nose. Really deep minerally flavours on the palate with a hint of torrefaction. Fresh and neat with rather impressive persistence. That little tweak of dryness on the very end cries out for food. This may be just the job with our roast duck tonight. More obviously Vosne than this producer's two 2013 Gevreys are typical of that commune. (JR)