Côte de Nuits 2021: New Releases

This large seven hectare vineyard in the hills above Nuits-St-Georges has wonderful limestone soils, quite similar to those found on the hill of Corton, though with a much fresher climate, thanks to its elevation. The vines were planted in the 1970s and 1980s, and at full maturity are producing great concentration, and some interesting and complex layers in the wine. It is expressively concentrated, with linear acidity and some power behind the tannin to sustain a long, mineral finish.

This vineyard is a monopole of the estate which has been in the hands of the family since 1860. Where the Brûlées is firm and structured, Clos de Réas is more lithe, mineral and supple, with a sophisticated flavour palette of blood oranges, crushed raspberries, ripe damson and fresh rosemary. It is both luxurious and refined.

This premier cru neighbours Richebourg, and has a lot of limestone on the soil. This gives the wine pretty red fruit definition and drive on the palate. As ever, it is quite structured wine, with good stature promising ageing potential. But there is also Vosne’s classic velvet, silky power in the fruit, matched with some toasty oak.

If you are looking for good value in Vosne-Romanée, you’re on the right track here. It comes from three well-placed parcels, including Aux Réas which extends on from the premier cru, along with La Colombière, and Au Dessus de la Rivière. A more serious, slightly reductive nose makes way for beautiful spicy, black cherry concentration on the palate, silky tannins and a good, firm length.

This is a blend of 4 parcels across the northern sector of the commune, as it borders with Vosne-Romanée. It has concentrated, ripe, mineral dark fruit, and some lifted aromatics.