Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Aux Brulees Vielles Vignes, Bruno Clavelier

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Grown on fragmented grèzes litees rock which warms up well in the cool years, but imparts a flinty smoky flavour in hotter vintages, especially on the north side of the road (thus south facing) as Bruno Clavelier is. Dark purple, slightly more sultry bouquet with just a trace of the smoky style, less apparent than chez Jean-Pierre Guyon who picked much later. Very good acidity behind the deep raspberry, and well integrated oaking. Tasted: December 2021