Joseph Drouhin Vosne Romanee les Petit Monts 1er Cru 2022 (1.5L)

96 JS / 94-97 JM / 94-96 VM / 92-95 BH

This tiny vineyard owned by Veronique Drouhin sits just above Richebourg. The wine opens with subtle red flowers, cinnamon and cloves on the nose, then deep black cherries, sour cherries, mushrooms and an appealing earthiness. So concentrated but agile, elegant and well balanced by moderate tannins and vivid acidity. Best from 2029.—Jim Gordon, James Suckling

A denser mid crimson purple. 40% whole bunch which she thinks adds dramatically to the complexity with ageing. Superb all the way across the palate, every little part of the wine is in balance, just the right acidity, very persistent. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted Nov 2023.—Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy

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