2023 Domaine Meo Camuzet, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Les Chaumes

The 2023 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru comes from two hectares split over two parcels (one called "Jean Tardy" after its former métayer ). This has an exuberant bouquet of vivacious dark cherries, raspberry coulis and crushed stone scents, with wonderful delineation throughout. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, lightly spiced black fruit and hints of marmalade. This is quite persistent and spicy on the finish with a little aftertaste of clove. Perhaps it lacks the grace and sophistication of the best cuvées, but it will yield 12 to 15 years of drinking pleasure. (NB: Apparently, this was not tasting well on the day of my visit, hence the plus sign)

Quite nutty, as if the tannins have imbued the fruit with a sort of pecan/walnut savouriness and texture. Then strawberries. Quite serious and alluring. (TC)