2017 Vosne Romanee Beaumonts

The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaumonts 1er Cru, matured entirely in new oak, offers a mixture of red and black fruit on a nose that is harmonious yet reserved, revealing hints of mushroom and sous-bois in the background. The lightly spiced palate is smooth on the entry, offering silky tannin and a fine bead of acidity, leading to a precise, harmonious finish. Hints of cassis and crushed stone linger on the finish. A classy Les Beaumonts.

The 2017 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts is a decided success, offering up a complex bouquet of smoky cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, fennel seed and grilled squab. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with a deep and ample core of beautifully pure fruit, satiny tannins and excellent energy. It's already well on the way to integrating its 100% new oak.