2022, Maison Benjamin Leroux, VOSNE-ROMANÉE, 1er Cru, 'Au Dessus de Malconsorts', Magnum (1500ml)

The 2022 Vosne-Romanée Au-Dessus des Malconsorts 1er Cru has a perfumed bouquet with red cherries, redcurrant and candied orange peel aromas. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite structured and, to my mind, just missing a little finesse compared to Leroux's other Premier Crus. 88-90 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023).

A fine glowing colour, almost entirely whole bunch vinification which can be seen in the beautiful floral rose petal nose, with pure fresh alpine strawberry behind. Exquisitely balanced on the palate too - not massive, which in any case one does not expect from this vineyard above the main body of Malconsorts, but with charm. **** 92-95 Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (2023).

Drinking Window: 2026 - 2042