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2022 Joseph Drouhin

Veronique Drouhin's famed Vosne Romanee Petit Monts 1er Cru lies between Richebourg and aux Reignots. Farmed by horse, due to its geography, the vineyard consistently produces some of the world's most coveted Vosne Romanee. Other producers of Petit Monts include Comte Liger-Belair and Domaine de la Romanee Conti.

The 2022 Vosne-Romanée Les Petits Monts 1er Cru, which had recently been racked from tank into barrel, was picked in a single day on September 2. This has a beguiling bouquet, the 35% whole clusters assiduously used, hints of white pepper and clove infusing the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy, mainly black fruit, quite peppery in style, though it does not impede the terroir expression. There is very ne precision on the nish with impressive length; this is an excellent Petit-Monts. -- Neal Martin, Vinous Media

Note: from two parcels that total .39 ha; they are worked by horse because there is no path for a tractor. Tasting note: This is also exuberantly spicy and quite floral as well with its blend of exotic tea, red and dark raspberry, soy and sandalwood scents. The sleek, delicious and solidly concentrated medium-bodied flavors possess both a taut muscularity and evident minerality while culminating in a powerful and strikingly long finish. This beautifully balanced effort is a Petits Monts of grace and class. Sweet Spot, Outstanding.--Allen Meadows, Burghound

Tasting note: This is also quite floral in style with its aromas of petrol, white orchard fruit and discreet hint of rosemary oil, all of which is trimmed in much more subtle wood treatment. There is more volume and power to the bigger-bodied flavors that are rich to the point of opulence while delivering fine length. This isn't refined but it doesn't lack for body and character. Outstanding.—Allen Meadows, Burghound

Contract with the Drouhins dates from 1943 and has been exclusive to them since 1947. Picked 2–5 September. Cask sample. Deep flavours thanks to very small berries. Quite luxurious depth of flavour. Not quite the lift of the Genevrières but it will probably outlast it. –Jancis Robinson

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