Vosne-Romanée

The vineyard of Burgundy is renowned for its famous division into "climats," an expression of a delimitation and knowledge of the terroir that is unique in the world, and it is perhaps in Vosne-Romanée that this approach is best embodied, with climats that produce wines that, for enthusiasts and connoisseurs, are truly legendary.

Grand cru wines that inspire dreams

In the municipality of Vosne-Romanée, located on the part of the vineyard known as the Nuits coastThere are several climats classified as grand cru, the highest and rarest level of appellation for Burgundy wines. These climats have names that evoke myth: Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Richebourg, to name but a few. The wines produced from these vines, all red, are among the most renowned in Burgundy and throughout the world. The bottles, produced in very limited quantities, sometimes sell for several thousand euros. This is why Vosne-Romanée is a pilgrimage destination for all wine lovers. It is also where Henri Jayer, a winegrower who revolutionized winemaking methods in Burgundy and produced vintages of unparalleled texture and depth until his death in the mid-1980s, worked. It was also he who, in the commune of Vosne-Romanée, bought what was then just a piece of wasteland and turned it into a vineyard called Cros Parantoux, now classified as a premier cru, another legendary and rare wine that sells for a fortune. The plot was cleared at the time using dynamite, such was Henri Jayer's faith in this terroir.

A terroir that approaches perfection

Soil diversity is Burgundy's most precious asset, and once again finds its quintessence in Vosne-Romanée. The soils are predominantly limestone, with clayey marl, in successive layers that provide Pinot Noir, the king of grape varieties for Burgundy red wines, a unique terroir. This geology, coupled with eastern exposure and temperate to slightly continental climatic conditions, produces grapes that develop into small, highly concentrated berries with a perfect balance between acidity and sugar content. The Vosne-Romanée terroir can be described as blessed by the gods; more accurately, it is a true gift of nature, sparingly exploited by man, to the delight of wine lovers.

Complex and delicate wines

Vosne-Romanée is a kingdom for Pinot Noir, so the appellation only produces red wines. If the Vosne-Romanée Grand Cru are not affordable for everyone and difficult to find, a Burgundy wine Vosne-Romanée, in a communal appellation, is already exceptional in itself. A Vosne-Romanée wine has a very pure ruby color and an incredibly complex nose with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant. On the palate, the tannins are present and offer great length, but without aggressiveness. They blend into the structure, with a velvety texture, further deepening the aromatic palette of spicy notes. A Vosne-Romanée 2018 is a fine representative of its appellation. A very sunny vintage, relatively high yields also produced highly concentrated wines with a balance that allows them to age well over time. The aging potential, naturally high within the appellation, can easily exceed ten years. Whether enjoyed now or later, a Vosne-Romanée will always be a delight.