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Vosne Romanee Malconsorts is the fast rising star of the 1er crus in the appellation. The fame and fortune of this vineyard is closely related to Domaine Cathiard's magnificent Malconsorts, and the arrival of two new top producers in 2005 - Domaine Dujac and Domaine Montille. The largest owner …
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The Vosne Romanee Malconsort 2012 is fulfilling the very fine promise it showed from cask. The nose is bursting with red and dark fruit, earthy minerality and first and foremost variations of delicate Vosne spices - . expressive and floral (50% whole cluster). On the palate very refined and quite …
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The Malconsort is a big step up from the Beaux Monts ... with its combination of power and refinement. The bouquet is slightly restrained - as most Malconsorts tend to be at this stage - but one sence the additional weight and depth in the layered fruit. On the palate intense and weighty fruit - …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Vosne Aux Malconsorts 2013
The Aux Malconsorts is a big step up in quality from the Suchots ... but is somewhat backward and slightly introvert at this stage. In the nose rich and layered dark fruit - black currant, red currant, dark cherries, plum - intensely spiced with violets and a deep minerality. On the palate rich and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2013
One of the most acclaimed 1er crus made in Vosne-Romanee is the Aux Malconsorts from Domaine Sylvain Cathiard. The quality of the Cathiard wines has improved rapidly over the last dacade, and with Sebastien Cathiard in charge since the 2011 vintage, Cathiard is now among the very very best …
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