2013 Vosne Romanee Les Suchots
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Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots was offering strawberry pastilles and redcurrant jus scents on the nose, some creamy new oak still to be absorbed but everything seems to be in sync. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe tannin, crisp acidity and fine mineralité. There is a bit of swagger and joie-de-vivre to this Vosne-Romanée, especially on the finish. Modern style but very well crafted, it should peak in around 7-9 years. Tasted September 2016.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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The Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots is quite round and supple in this vintage. Dark red and black stone fruits and a general bold overall profile are the main signatures, but at the same time there is quite a bit of underlying structure in support. The Suchots is always one of the flashier wines here, as it is again in 2013.
Deep, ripe aromas and flavors of black raspberry, black cherry and cocoa powder, enlivened by tangy minerality. Suave and fine-grained, with mineral-driven acidity contributing grip and structure. "In the past, the Suchots was too easy," noted Liger-Belair, "but using some whole clusters gives the wine seriousness and lift."
Whole-cluster element gives lift to this clay premier cru. Deep dark crimson. Deep and dark on the nose. Rich and even with a hint of cassis fruit. Very exciting and nervy. Clean and fresh. Direct. Great purity. (JR)
About the producer
Since its rebirth in 2000, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair has quickly become one of the most highly sought-after producers in Vosne-Romanée. The most prized wine from the estate is their monopole Grand Cru La Romanée.