Vosne Romanée, Aux Malconsorts Christianne, 1er Cru
    Domaine de Montille

    Vosne Romanée, Aux Malconsorts Christianne, 1er Cru,

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    Domaine de Montille, Vosne Romanée, Aux Malconsorts Christianne, 1er Cru, 2009

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Domaine de Montille, Vosne Romanée, Aux Malconsorts Christianne, 1er Cru, 2009

    This comes from a specific parcel of Malconsorts on the other side of the road to the main vineyard, situated next to the original part of La Tâche. A very special parcel indeed that produces wine that bears more than a passing resemblance to its illustrious neighbour. More closed than the standard Malconsorts but clearly with an extra level of richness. Deep suave and concentrated, ripe crushed damson, blueberry and fruit liqueur flavours with notes of dried rose and violet, lush and smooth, with a deep, cooling mineral dimension and serious tannic backbone, incredible.

    ABV:
    13%
    94-97/100
    Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
    (from older vines and different plant material than the regular Malconsorts, on soil with more of a clay component): Healthy dark red. Dark and brooding on the reticent nose. Densely packed and extremely intense, with its youthfully medicinal dark berry, dark chocolate and saline mineral flavors only hinting at the complexity to come. Boasts grand cru volume and breadth but extremely backward today. Most impressive right now on the dense, saline back end, which displays rich, seamless tannins and outstanding slow-mounting length. This vineyard typically ripens its fruit very quickly, noted Sieve.
    Date Reviewed:
    01/2018

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Burgundy
    Appellation:
    Vosne Romanée
    Producer:
    Domaine de Montille
    style:
    Red
    Grape Variety:
    Pinot Noir
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.

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