Sylvain Cathiard
Vosne Romanée, 2009
justerini & brooks tasting note
A very good Villages aged in 50% new oak barrels originating from three parcels of vines aged between 30 and 60 years old. Deeper, darker fruits than the Chambolle, very fruity and fragrant flavours of black cherries and bramble; there is plenty of stuffing here for a Vosne Villages but it is very pretty, rounded and shows great definition.
critic reviews
88+/100Stephen Tanzer,Vinous
Good medium red. Reticent but lively aromas of black cherry, cassis, licorice and menthol, with some riper notes of mocha and chocolate coming up with air. Juicy but a bit youthfully aggressive; in a rather powerful, chocolatey style for village wine. No shortage of energy here, but this needs time to harmonize in bottle.
date of review 03/2012