Vosne Romanée

Latelation Vosne Romanée

The wines of Vosne Romanée enjoy a world-famous reputation, thanks to its Grands Crus such as the Romanée-Conti or the Grand Cru La Tache. The institution of this village appellation dates from 1936. It includes 8 Grands Crus, 15 Premiers Crus and village appellations produced in the same town of the same name. Pinot Noir is the only grape variety allowed in these climates. This makes it possible to produce a bouquet exhaling aromas of small red and black fruits on a background of spices with a perfect balance between structure, finesse, tannins and longevity. With a little age, the wine gains in texture and becomes more complex aromatically. In this guide, find the characteristics of the terroirs of this appellation Vosne Romanée and the best producers in this wine classification.

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Terroir of the Vosne Romanée appellation

This appellation is located in the vineyards of the Côte des Nuits in the communes of Vosne Romanée and Flaguey-Echéazeaux between 250 and 300 m above sea level. Originally, the village was named Vosne, but it was not until 1866 that the suffix "Romanee" was added. The production of this AOC is focused on red wines from Pinot Noir. The vineyards of Vosne Romanée now occupy 224 ha, of which 27 ha are dedicated to Grands Crus. Despite the small area dedicated to these Grands Crus, they are among the most expensive in the world. The terroir consists mainly of limestone mixed with clay marls with a soil depth of between ten cm to 1 m. The best terroirs are located on the middle slopes of the Côte d'Or where the Grands Crus are planted. The vineyard is oriented to the east. Pinot noir gives wines with a red color pulling on black garnet. The ripe fruits of strawberry, raspberry, blueberry or blackcurrant as well as spices permeate the bouquet. These wines evolve with age and give a velvety, voluptuous and racy texture and scents of candied fruit, game, fur and undergrowth.

Our selection of the best producers of the Vosne Romanée appellation

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-Domaine de la Romanée Conti: this 25 ha estate that has the monopoly of Romanée Conti and La Tâche is the largest owner of these Grands Crus of red wines. The origins of this estate date back to the 13th century. The wines of this estate have a varied character, perfectly elegant, rich or fine, or marked by a tannic structure and a strong acidity depending on the vintage. Romanée Conti is surely the most expensive but if you can not afford this wonder, there are affordable Premiers crus on the site !

-Liger Belair: the history of this estate begins more than 2 centuries ago. Today, it has an impressive portfolio of wines composed of Grands Crus, Premiers Crus and villages. Some of its wines are sold at astronomical prices because of the quality of the terroir on which they are planted and the effort made by the owner in the winemaking. Its wines are marked by their aromatic palette, strength, creamy texture and surprising minerality .

-Henri Jayer: another essential name of the red wines of Burgundy. Henri Jayer is none other than the uncle of Emmanuel Rouget, the owner of the Rouget estate. Died in 2006, the last bottles made by this winemaker are stormed on the market. Its production revolves around Grands Crus, Premiers Crus and villages. Its Grands Crus have a deep red colour, with an aromatic complexity of citrus notes, rose, leather, spices on a long finish.

-Emmanuel Rouget: the creation of this domain is recent because it dates from 1985. However, it has made a good reputation in a short time among collectors around the world. Its climates are located in Vosne Romanée, Côte-des-Nuits, Savigny-Les-Beaune, Nuits-Saint-Georges to name a few. Its wines offer for tasting, freshness, energy, creaminess and velvety texture.

-Méo Camuzet: this renowned estate was founded in 1920. He owns plots of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus in Vosne Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. It produces elegant red wines, full of flavors with aromas of roses, cherry and mineral notes. The palate is well structured with sturdy tannins and persistent length .

-Jean Grivot: the 15 ha of vineyard of this estate are divided between Vosne-Romanée, Chambolle-Musigny and Nuits-Saint-Georges. The wines of this winemaker have scents of red berries, herbs and violets. The medium-bodied palate is rich in ripe fruits with a lively acidity and fine tannins that culminate in a dynamic finish .

-Charles Noellat: this 20 ha winery was bought by Lalou-Bize Leroy in 1988. It was then only 12 ha. At that time, the quality of the estate's wines was not remarkable, but the vines planted on Romanée Saint-Vivant were exceptional. That's why you can find prestigious vintages for sale on this site. Their high price comes from the quality of the vineyard, the brand and the scarcity of bottles that lead to a huge demand on limited quantities. These perfectly aged wines with an admirable structure and notes of fruits, flowers, herbs, forest soil are made from the very old vines and the best vines. They have silky tannins and good acidity.

-Maison Leroy: a family heritage that becomes one of the greatest surnames in the Burgundy wine region . Its wines are exceptional for their elegance and rarity. They are also produced in limited quantities. Take a look at the site to choose from the bottles of this illustrious domain.

-Domaine Cathiard: the 5.5 ha of vineyards of this estate are distributed in Vosne Romanée, in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in Chambolle-Musigny. He also owns small plots in Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Clos Vougeot. The majority of the wines of this estate are accessible from a young age. They are both energetic, pure with fresh aromas and pleasant flavors. Wines with a beautiful depth on a long finish. Romanée Saint Vivant and Vosne Romanée are the flagship wines of this estate.

-Georges Noellat: despite its small area, this estate has well-placed terroirs of Vosne Romanée and Nuits Saint Georges. Its exploitation includes Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. Georges Noellat's style is unique: he has a nose offering a generous and lively fruit mixed with spices. On the palate, the fruits are delicate, with good energy and a velvety texture. We promote on this site the best vintages of this winemaker.

-Domaine Lamarche: 14 different appellations are produced on the 11 ha of this estate. It produces 4 Grands Crus and several Premiers Crus. Its wines stand out for their feminine personality, with a faint color, with a beautiful intensity and sensual touch. On the other hand, Le Vosné Romanée 1er Cru les Malconsorts has a masculine style, deeper and more earthy with a sharp acidity and tenacious tannins.