2016 Montille, Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru, Aux Malconsorts 6x75cl

Robert Parker – 93-95

“The 2016 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Malconsorts includes two-thirds whole cluster and 55% new oak. It has a deep color and a very complex bouquet with blackberry, raspberry coulis, iris and touches of woodland, all reticent at first but unfolding with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and a fine line of acidity, fresh and vibrant with a gentle but insistent grip on the saline finish. It is a structured Malconsorts that deserves several years in bottle. This is on par with the excellent 2015 Malconsorts.” [29/12/2017]

JancisRobinson.com – 17

67% whole bunch, 55% new oak. Bright dark crimson. Lots of drive on the nose. Polished. Quite intense. Very juicy and racy. Though quite dry on the end. Lightly pruney but still with lots of juice. Excellent energy. [28/11/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2038

Vinous – 93-96

(vinified with two-thirds whole clusters and aged in 60% new oak; no frost damage here but the yield was just under 40 hectoliters per hectare): Healthy dark red. Explosive aromas of black raspberry, cocoa powder and espresso. Wonderfully sweet and savory, offering very intense yet silky flavors of black raspberry and minerals framed by harmonious acidity. Really outstanding inner-mouth energy and definition here! The resounding finish features firm, chalky tannins and terrific length and lift. This wine comes from vines at the top of this premier cru on hard limestone. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/01/2018]