Francois Lamarche, Vosne Romanee

Francois Lamarche, Vosne RomaneeHere too there are soft floral hints to the overtly spicy aromas of red and dark currants. The elegant very pure medium bodied flavors possess good verve as well as a seductive texture on the velvety finish where the sense of refinement is enhanced thanks to the fine grained tannins. (87 89) 2018+

very lifted

the 2013 is another real gem from Roberto Conterno

hoisin and cinnamon on the black cherry and raspberry liqueur scents that also display an herbal hint

engaging style

French oak

An overtly spicy and very fresh nose evidences markedly ripe aromas of primarily red berry fruit with stone

This is actually very forward for a young Montrachet

menthol and new leather are all laced throughout

the palate is more youthful than the nose and while this isn’t necessarily a fault

As I have observed many times in these pages

We don’t mature more than 12 months in barrel since the fresh fruit aromas come down and appear as a liqueur (volatile) aroma

There is the same superb breadth to the rich