Vosne-Romanee 1er 'Les Suchots'

Score

92-94

"Harvested on September 1 and vinified with some 40% whole cluster, the 2018 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots bursts with lavish aromas of creamy berry fruit, candied peel, plums and spices. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with lively acids, good depth at the core and velvety structuring tannins."

Score

93-95

"The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru includes 75% whole bunch and 40% new oak. It has a clean, precise bouquet of pure dark red cherries, wild strawberry, blood orange and veins of blue fruit. The palate is well balanced with fine structure, a less rounded and opulent Les Suchots due to the whole-bunch content. A dash of black pepper and clove lends complexity on the finish. I admire the coolness of this Les Suchots. An intellectual Pinot Noir."