2017 Vosne Romanee Vieilles Vignes
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One of the house's finest communal wines this year, the 2017 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes opens in the glass with aromas of sweet berry fruit and a deft framing of oak. Medium to full-bodied, textural and fleshy, its ample core of fruit is structured around powdery tannins.
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William Kelley (Robert Parker)
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100% whole bunch. In barrel. Again, this is more oaky on the nose than the domaine wines. Very sweet fruit. Then a bit drier on the palate than I expected. Firm and juicy but not quite integrated. (JH)
Light-bodied and firm, featuring a core of black cherry flavors wrapped around mineral and light oak notes. Firms up, with a subtle coating of dusty tannins on the mouthwatering finish. Best from 2022 through 2035.
About the producer
Nicolas Potel is one of Burgundy’s most talented and connected winemakers. He created Maison Roche de Bellene, the négoce arm of Domaine de Bellene, in 2008, using his extensive network in the region to source top-quality fruit for an "haute couture" négociant operation.