Domaine de Montille Vosne-Romanee Les Malconsorts Cuvee Christiane 2011
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The nose is focused on blacker fruits (cassis, cherries) and is more spicy and mineral. The mouthfeel is denser and sappier with a tannic and closed structure. The flavors are mineral and serious, showing more depth and magnitude, belying a superior aging capacity.
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Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Malconsorts 2011 has a beautiful perfumed, floral bouquet that opens immediately with bright red cherries, fresh strawberry, minerals and just a tincture of burnt toast. The palate is medium-bodied, perhaps just a little green around the edges, structured and masculine with an aloof finish that will need time to mellow. This feels like it has some stem addition and while that influences the wine now, it will be assimilated and transform into intriguing secondary flavors down the line.
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