2020 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru
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The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Cuvée Duvault-Blochet 1er Cru is superb. We are in Vosne. Aromatically in a different register from the Corton that precedes it in this tasting, the Cuvée Duvault-Blochet is all sensuality, all class. Rose petal, mint, crushed flowers and dried herbs open first, leading to a chiseled core of fruit. Nervy and light on its feet, the 2020 is a real charmer. DRC's young-vines Vosne-Romanée Cuvée Duvault-Blochet 1er Cru, from parcels in Grands Echézeaux and La Tâche, is an absolute delight in 2020.
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Cuvée Duvault-Blochet 1er Cru was cropped at 18.8hL/ha. It is slightly deeper in color compared to other vintages. It has a precocious and pure bouquet with redcurrant, cranberry and just a touch of peony. The palate is sweet and candied on the entry, high-toned with a light spicy element emerging with time. This is one of the most outgoing Duvault-Blochets that I have encountered. There's more blueberry fruit, almost pastille-like, towards the finish. Joyous but it leaves the cerebral aspects of Pinot Noir to its fellow cuvées. 679 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow's tasting in London.
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cuvée Duvault-Blochet is largely derived from a younger vine parcel of La Tâche, planted in 1998, that's complemented by some young vines in Grands-Échézeaux. Bursting with aromas of sweet wild berries, exotic spices and classy new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and velvety, with a layered, concentrated mid-palate that's built around powdery tannins and vibrant acids. Flamboyant but nicely balanced, this is a real success in 2020.
About the producer
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is without doubt the most famous domaine in Burgundy and one of the most famous producers on earth. The Grand Cru vineyard from which it takes its name produces the world’s most expensive wine by a long margin.