2013 Vosne Romanee Les Petits Monts
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Moderately saturated medium red. Aromas of cherry, rose petal and minerals convey a strong expression of terroir . Juicy, saline and intense but youthfully imploded; less fruity than the nose would suggest but shows excellent energy and floral lift. Best today on the long, subtle finish, which leaves the mouth perfumed with cherry and saline minerality. This will merit an even higher score if it puts on weight with time in bottle.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2013 Vosne Romanée 1er Cru les Petits Monts had a slight reduction on the nose. Even so, the 80% new oak is noticeable, and like the les Chaumes ’13, I feel that it blurs the nuances of the vineyard. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly “furry” tannin. Moderate weight in the mouth with a slight ferrous note, it gently builds to a spicy finish not unlike a Chambolle-Musigny. This is a decent les Petits Monts but I would have still dialed down the new oak level.
The 2013 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru les Petits Monts had a slight reduction on the nose. Even so, the 80% new oak is noticeable, and like the les Chaumes ’13, I feel that it blurs the nuances of the vineyard. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly “furry” tannin. Moderate weight in the mouth with a slight ferrous note, it gently builds to a spicy finish not unlike a Chambolle-Musigny. This is a decent les Petits Monts but I would have still dialed down the new oak level. Dec 2014, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Domaine Georges Noëllat, based in the village of Vosne-Romanée is today run by Maxime Cheurlin. Cheurlin took over the domaine in 2010 – aged just 20 – and has since transformed its reputation as one of the finest Burgundy wine producers.