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Vosne-Romanée
#TERROIR: Soil, Climate, Geography, History
The history of the Vosne-Romanée appellation
The history of Vosne-Romanée, an emblematic Burgundy wine appellation, dates back to the Middle Ages. Cultivated under the aegis of the Cluniac abbey of Saint-Vivant, the first vines on this prestigious terroir reached their peak when Louis Ferdinand Bourbon-Conti, the Prince de Conti, acquired a parcel of Romanée in the 18th century, giving birth to the famous grand cru, Romanée-Conti. Despite the upheavals of the French Revolution, the reputation of Vosne-Romanée wines remained intact. In 1866, the commune of Vosne merged its name with that of its most illustrious cru to form Vosne-Romanée. Although the vineyards were affected by the ravages of mildew and phylloxera at the end of the 19th century, their reconstruction enhanced the quality of the wines. In 1909, the establishment of a cooperative winery helped revitalize local viticulture. Official recognition came in 1936 with the registration of the Vosne-Romanée appellation with the INAO, followed in 1943 by the recognition of the climats benefiting from the Premier Cru appellation. Despite its worldwide renown, Vosne-Romanée remains a village where viticulture remains at the heart of its identity and economy.
Geographical location of the Vosne-Romanée appellation
The Vosne-Romanée vineyard is one of the Côte d'Or's most renowned vineyards, located in the Burgundy wine region of France. It extends mainly over the communes of Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echezeaux, along the famous Burgundy Grands Crus route. This vineyard is renowned for producing some of the world's most prestigious and sought-after wines, notably reds made from the Pinot Noir grape. The Vosne-Romanée and Vosne Romanée Premier Cru appellations may or may not be followed by the name of their Climat d'origine.
Terroir of the Vosne-Romanée appellation
The Vosne-Romanée appellation benefits from an exceptional terroir characterized by limestone soils interspersed with clayey marl, varying in depth from a few dozen centimeters to one meter. These shallow soils are underlain by Middle Jurassic clays and limestones, providing an ideal base for vine-growing. The vines face east, stretching out on either side of the Grands Crus, either at the top of the hillside or on the foothills, sometimes at the same altitude as the adjacent Grands Crus.
At the top of the slope, shallow soils dominated by Middle Jurassic limestone are stony, while at mid-slope, a marl-limestone subsoil with clay offers thicker soils. The foothills are characterized by conglomerate limestone formations, with clay and silt alluvium resulting from erosion. The climate, influenced by cool oceanic, southern and continental aspects, features marked seasons, particularly in winter, contributing to the complexity of the wines produced in this exceptional region.
This combination of soils and exposure gives Vosne-Romanée wines a distinct complexity and elegance, contributing to their worldwide renown.
#APPELLATION: Classification and Structure
Classification of Vosne-Romanée wines in Burgundy
The Vosne-Romanée appellation, located on the prestigious Côte de Nuits between Beaune and Dijon, is renowned for its fine wines.
With 14 climats classified as Premier Cru, including the famous Cros Parentoux, and 8 classified as Grand Cru, the "middle pearl of the Burgundian necklace" is the place to be. This appellation offers an exceptional range of wines. Although the area under production is relatively small, with 72 hectares classified as grand cru, Vosne-Romanée stands out for the royalty of Pinot Noir in its vineyards. Although Vosne-Romanée remains a village appellation, there are a number of lieux-dits.
The lieux-dits
Au-Dessus de la Rivière, Aux Champs Perdrix, Aux Communes, Aux Genaivrières, Aux Jachées, Aux Ormes, Aux Raviolles, Aux Réas, Aux Saules, Bossières, Champs Goudins, La Colombière, La Croix Blanche, La Montagne, Le Pré de la Folie, Les Barreaux, Les Beaux Monts Hauts Rougeots, Les Chalandins, Les Damaudes, Les Jacquines, Les Violettes, Maizières Basses, Maizières Hautes, Porte-Feuilles ou Murailles du Clos, Vigneux, Village
Climats classified as Premier Cru
Au-dessus des Malconsorts, Aux Brulées, Aux Malconsorts, Aux Raignots, Clos des Réas, Cros Parantoux, En Orveaux, La Croix Rameau, Les Beaux Monts, Les Chaumes, Les Gaudichots, Les Petits Monts, Les Rouges, Les Suchots
Climats classified as Grand Cru
Commune de Vosne-Romanée: Romanée-Conti, Romanée Saint-Vivant, La Romanée, La Tâche, La Grande Rue, Richebourg.
Commune de Flagey-Échezeaux: Échezeaux and Grands-Échezeaux.
Structure of Vosne-Romanée appellation wines
The red wines of the Vosne-Romanée appellation are distinguished by their deep ruby-red color, revealing their concentration and richness. Their structured, spicy character gives these wines remarkable aromatic complexity and depth on the palate. A wine for ageing, of course, balancing richness and tannins, texture and architecture under a lively attack. As great red wines of Burgundy, examples of Vosne-Romanée reveal exceptional ageing potential. We recommend cellaring for at least 5 years before tasting, although the finest cuvées can be kept for 10 to 15 years, or even longer, to reach their peak of maturity and fully express their sublime character.
What are the Vosne-Romanée grape varieties?
The grape variety used to produce Vosne-Romanée appellation wines is Pinot Noir. This grape variety is cultivated with great precision and care in the different "climats" or terroirs of Vosne-Romanée, enabling the full expression of the richness and complexity of this exceptional terroir. Pinot Noir is renowned for producing elegant, aromatic and well-structured red wines, the hallmarks of Vosne-Romanée wines.
#A L'AVEUGLE :
What does Vosne-Romanée taste like?
Vosne-Romanée, a red wine from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits region, offers a complex taste experience. Its aromas of ripe fruit (strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant) evolve with age towards notes of brandied cherry, leather and undergrowth on a spicy background, making up its frequent bouquet. This complex of mellow, refined aromas evolves with age towards brandied cherry, confit, leather and fur, and the game of returning from hunting in the woods. The nose presents aromas of ripe fruit such as blackcurrant, strawberry and raspberry. Its fiery red color ranges from pure ruby to dark purple. A deep, refined, vermeil wine, a true symbol of the finesse of Burgundy wines.
What to serve with Vosne-Romanée?
Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy's opulent red wine, goes perfectly with a variety of dishes, highlighting its fruity flavors, lively acidity and elegance. The original pairing would be fine poultry, pan-fried foie gras, strong meats or lean beef steak. But also cheeses with intense flavors like epoisses, langres, saint-florentin, aisy cendré.
When to drink Vosne-Romanée
Vosne-Romanée is a top-quality red Burgundy wine with remarkable ageing potential. It should be aged in the bottle for at least 5 years, and even up to 10-15 years for the most exceptional cuvées. To fully appreciate its flavors, serve between 13 and 15 degrees Celsius. This wine is an ideal accompaniment to robust meats such as roast lamb, game birds and beef, as well as spicy dishes like couscous. It also pairs well with intensely flavored cheeses such as Epoisses and Cîteaux.
#VINE GROWERS:
What are the best wines in the Vosne-Romanée appellation?
Domaine du Romanée-Conti
Bouchard Père & Fils
Domaine A.F. Gros
Domaine Daniel Rion
Domaine Faiveley
Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur
Domaine Henri et Gilles Remoriquet
Domaine Jacques Cacheux et Fils
Domaine Jacques Prieur
Domaine Laurent Roumier
Domaine Michel Gros
Domaine Michel Noëllat
Domaine Méo-Camuzet
Domaine Olivier Guyot
Domaine René Cacheux et Fils
Domaine Seguin Manuel
Domaine Sylvain Cathiard
Laurent Ponsot
Louis Latour
Which is the most prestigious Vosne-Romanée wine?
The most prestigious wine in Vosne-Romanée is without doubt Romanée-Conti. It's a mythical grand cru produced by the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti of the same name. This wine is world-famous for its exceptional quality, rarity and high price. It is considered one of the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world, embodying the quintessence of Vosne-Romanée terroir and the art of Burgundy winemaking.
Who owns Romanée-Conti?
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a winegrowing estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, which holds a monopoly on the 1.814-hectare parcel of Burgundy's most famous and prestigious grand cru, Romanée-Conti. It is considered one of the most prestigious and exclusive estates in the world. Romanée-Conti is owned by the De Vilaine et Leroy family. The 2 current managers are Bertrand De Vilaine, nephew of Aubert de Vilaine, and Perrine Fenal, daughter of Lalou Bize Leroy.
Richebourg, another Vosne-Romanée treasure
Richebourg is a prestigious Grand Cru appellation of the Côte de Nuits, located in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy. With just 8 hectares of vineyards, it is considered one of the most sought-after appellations alongside Romanée-Conti and La Tâche. The vines, planted between 250 and 310 meters above sea level, rest on brown limestone soils, and produce exclusively red wines from Pinot Noir. Other wines include Echezeaux and Grands-Echezeaux
What is the most expensive wine in the world?
The world's most expensive wine is Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's Romanée-Conti Grand Cru, specifically the 1945 vintage, which sold for €482,000.
#MILLÉSIMES :
Outstanding Vosne-Romanée vintages
In the Vosne-Romanée appellation, several vintages have stood out over the years, often shaped by weather conditions. These include years such as 1928, 1929, 1937, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1959, 1969, 1971, 1978, 2001, 2005 and 2009, which produced exceptional red wines. The 2009 vintage, in particular, is hailed as outstanding, ready to be enjoyed now after being lightly aerated for a few hours. It is recommended to serve it at a temperature of between 13 and 15 degrees Celsius to fully savor its aromas and structure.
How much does a bottle of Vosne-Romanée cost?
The price of a bottle of Vosne-Romanée can vary considerably depending on the producer, vintage and quality of the wine. In general, you can expect to spend at least €50 for a bottle of Vosne-Romanée.
Why is Romanée-Conti so expensive?
Romanée-Conti is renowned for its high price due to its rarity and exceptional quality. Grown on a terroir of less than 2 hectares in Burgundy, this wine is produced in very limited quantities, generally between four and six thousand bottles a year. This extreme rarity, combined with the wine's high demand and worldwide reputation, helps to justify its exorbitant market price. What's more, Romanée-Conti's unrivalled reputation as one of the world's most prestigious and sought-after wines further enhances its value.
#IN BRIEF: Figures
Region: Burgundy
Surface area : 150.48 Hectares
Red grape varieties : 100% Pinot noir
Aromas : Young: Ripe fruit such as blackcurrant, strawberry and raspberry, complemented by spicy and floral nuances. Old: leather, undergrowth and sometimes animal accents.