Crafted by Maison Joseph Drouhin, a prestigious Burgundy house founded in 1880, the 2023 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru is a pure Pinot Noir sourced from premier cru vineyards in Vosne-Romanée, including sites such as Les Petits Monts and Les Beaux Monts, located at 250-300 meters elevation in the Côte de Nuits. These vineyards feature limestone-rich soils with clay and gravel, contributing to the wine’s finesse and complexity. Grapes are hand-harvested, partially destemmed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts in open-top vats to enhance aromatic purity, followed by 14-18 months of aging in French oak barrels (20-25% new) to balance fruit expression with subtle oak integration. This biodynamic approach, certified since 2009, captures the 2023 vintage’s exceptional ripeness and balance, shaped by a warm growing season that yielded concentrated, high-quality fruit. The result is a wine of refined structure and depth, reflecting Drouhin’s commitment to terroir-driven winemaking and Vosne-Romanée’s premier cru prestige.
Tasting Notes
This Pinot Noir exhibits a deep ruby hue with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and rose petals, accented by hints of spice, earth, and subtle graphite. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and silky, offering flavors of ripe red berries, black tea, and delicate minerality, supported by fine, velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, floral-infused finish.
Awards and Accolades
The 2023 Joseph Drouhin Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru earned 91-93 points from Burghound, with Allen Meadows praising its elegant nose of red fruit, spice, and floral notes, along with its refined palate and outstanding length.
Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 16°C after one to two hours of decanting to fully reveal its aromatic finesse. Enjoy now for its vibrant elegance or cellar until 2040 to develop deeper layers of earth, spice, and tertiary complexity. A distinguished expression of Vosne-Romanée’s premier cru heritage.
Technical Details
- Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
- Residual Sugar: <1 g/L
- Closure: Cork
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