At the heart of Burgundy, the Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Rouges du Dessus 2022 from Domaine Roblot-Marchand stands as an exercise in elegance, a salute to Pinot Noir that pairs finesse with depth. Sourced from a site immediately adjacent to the Grands Crus, this 1er Cru reveals a refined profile where the nobility of clay-limestone soils meets the rigour of sustainable viticulture. A family estate founded in 1910 and based in Chambolle-Musigny, Roblot-Marchand practices restraint at every stage, from hand-picking to the attentive care given to each barrel. The sunny yet controlled 2022 vintage highlights pure expression, vibrant fruit and a poised length. Intense garnet robe, bouquet of violet, dark fruit and delicate spice, a silky mouth kept taut by balanced acidity, highly refined tannins and a carved finish of black cherry and liquorice. A connoisseur's cuvée for tables that celebrate attention to detail and the beauty of craft.

Assemblage et vinification

This 1er Cru is made from Pinot Noir hand-harvested on the Les Rouges du Dessus parcel, neighbouring the Vosne-Romanée Grands Crus. The grapes, carefully sorted, undergo a cold maceration to refine extraction and preserve aromatic delicacy. Open-top fermentation with regular punch-downs is managed precisely to express a fine tannic structure and the fruit's ideal ripeness. The ageing takes place over 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, roughly 30% new, allowing subtle integration of the wood and added complexity. The result combines clarity of expression, velvety texture and nuanced depth without ever losing the freshness that defines the great terroirs of the Côte de Nuits.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Deep garnet with purplish highlights, clear and bright, suggesting elegant concentration and ripe grapes while retaining the vibrancy typical of great Pinots.
• Nose : Refined bouquet of ripe black fruits led by blackberry and blackcurrant, lifted by violet and soft spices. Toasty and subtly oaky notes underline the depth without dominating, a touch of graphite adds mineral definition, overall precise and airy.
• Palate : Gentle entry, silky texture and very fine tannins. The mid-palate revolves around black cherry, stone and delicate liquorice, supported by a lively acidity that stretches the material. The finish, long and persistent, gains complexity with returning spice and fruit, and a discreet salinity that bears the terroir's signature.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru between 14 et 16°C in large Burgundy glasses to give the bouquet the oxygenation it needs and to showcase its texture. Open the bottle a few minutes before serving to let the floral and spicy nuances unfold. The cuvée is best stored lying down in a cool, dark cellar to preserve the cork. It already shows lovely harmony and will gain complexity with careful cellaring according to the preferences of refined Pinot Noir drinkers.

Accords mets et vin

• Fine charcuterie : parsleyed ham, country terrine, delicate cold cuts that highlight its fruit and freshness.
• Starters : œufs en meurette, finely seasoned veal tartare, roasted vegetables with a light jus.
• Main courses : fillet of beef with morels, roast pigeon, farmhouse poultry with reduced jus, grilled red meats with savoury pan juices.
• Barbecue : large roasted cuts, rib of beef, lightly smoked ribs that converse with the wine's gentle spices.
• Cheeses : young soft-ripened and semi-hard pressed cheeses, to preserve the balance of the cru.

Moments de dégustation

The Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Rouges du Dessus 2022 is the ideal companion:

• To celebrate a gastronomic dinner where food and wine form a true conversation.
• On a special occasion with guests who appreciate the precision and grace of great Pinots.
• As an exceptional gift for a knowledgeable enthusiast seeking a Vosne signature that is both pure and voluptuous.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Rouges du Dessus 2022, Domaine Roblot-Marchand
• Appellation : Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol : 14%
• Ageing : 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, including 30% new
• Terroir : Les Rouges du Dessus, clay-limestone soils, neighbouring the Grands Crus
• Winemaking : hand-harvested, cold maceration, open-top tanks with punch-downs
• Service temperature : 14–16°C