2019 Côte de Nuits

This monopole grand cru in the heart of Vosne between two Domaine de la Romanée-Conti monopoles - La Tâche and La Romanée-Conti - is the flagship wine of the estate. Its increased quality in recent years is the primary reason this domaine’s star is in the ascendency. This has a wealth of fruit, and the grace and power of this superb site are evident in the fine, elegant length. Complex, voluminous, and poised. Unquestionably one of the finest iterations of this site.

Nicole has three parcels within this grand cru, one in the northwest corner (where everyone wants to be) tucked up next to Musigny. In 2019 she vinified all three separately, which helps add complexity and layers to the finished wine. This is spicy and deep, with some sinewy muscle flexing underneath the berry fruit and savoury tannins. An outstanding Clos de Vougeot, so long and refined, but with some power beneath.

This wine is exclusive to Lay & Wheeler in the UK. It is a steep site that sits right up against Aux Boudots on the Vosne side of the appellation. It has the finesse of Vosne and the power of Nuits - a pretty appealing combination. Some of the very old vines were recently replaced, so the production of this site is strictly limited at the moment.

From a parcel in Concoeur-et-Courboin, on the hills just above Vosne. It is sappy and fruity, pale, and approachable, with a delicate astringency that adds elegance and structure.

This is one of the greatest sites in Burgundy, and often gives grands crus a run for their money. This 2019 is a delicate pale ruby, with superbly lifted aromatics on the nose. The palate is powerful and precise with some graphite tension. Outstanding.

This is so wonderfully aromatic, so sweetly and dramatically scented with wild strawberries, sous bois, and sweet spice, all married with a fine vegetal note, giving freshness and complexity. The palate is flowing and supple, with opulent tannins and a subtle weighty length. Superb.

Les Suchots is one of Vosne’s most substantial premiers crus, famous for producing particularly long-lived wines. It is a little closed up in youth, with some density and power locked in. With a few years, this closed structure will yield to the suave tannins and its deep, mesmerising fruit core.