2023 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts, Domaine Michèle et Patrice Rion

2023 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts, Domaine Michèle et Patrice Rion

High up on the hill overlooking the village, this is one of Vosne’s greatest Premiers Crus. In the hands of Maxime Rion, it is an absolute beauty. Dense but supple with notes of blood orange, potpourri, and pomegranate the wine shows velvet textured tannins which clothe the palate with seamless intensity.

Critic score
93/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Les Beaux-Monts (1er Cru), Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Young 2027 - 2040info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

The 2023 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru was completely destemmed and matured in one-third new oak. This is cohesive and focused on the nose, with neatly integrated oak and touches of iris flower infusing the black cherry fruit, as subtle bilberry scents emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. What I appreciate most is the texture, which is not smooth but has a little edginess. Touches of white pepper develop toward the finish, not concentrated or powerful, but very poised and persistent. I might prefer this to the 2022.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (January 2025)
(92—94)/100

A richer purple with a more opulent bouquet. Plenty of volume here, with energy too, smooth across the palate, no whole bunches but has some of the energy thereof, good acidity, definitely has the extra here above the village. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted Oct 2024.

Jasper Morris (January 2025)
92—94/100

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