2016 Vosne Romanee
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(mostly from vines on the Flagey side, but also includes one-third from Aux Raviolles, from the opposite site of the village; 80% vendange entier , but most of the Raviolles was destemmed): Good deep red. Very subtle aromas and flavors of dark berries, spices, minerals and violet, plus a minty nuance. Suave, classy village wine with a fine-grained texture and a long, pliant finish. This lovely wine finished its malolactic fermentation early and will get an early bottling.
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2016 Vosne Romanee Villages is an expanded cuvée since Leroux takes all the fruit from his contractors. It has an engaging bouquet with a gorgeous red cherry and strawberry bouquet laced with violets. The palate is medium-bodied with supple red and black fruit, quite a good backbone for a village cru partly from whole bunch (50+%) with a detailed finish. Recommended.
Mostly from Flagey-Echezeaux including Maizières Basses. 60% whole bunch. Racked three weeks ago but still on lees. 22 pièces, of which five were new. Racy and smooth and a little sweeter than many a Vosne but with good energy. Still a little drying on the end. (JR)