Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts, Grivot

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Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts has a rather leafy bouquet, perhaps some stem addition here, nicely defined with bay leaf and thyme. It seems to grow in stature in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, moderate acidity but it has clearly shut down towards the finish and feels static. There is a very impressive wine here, however it will need 4-5 years before it entertains the idea of drinkability. Tasted September 2016.