2018 Emmanuel Rouget, Vosne-Romanee

The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Village is showing beautifully, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, exotic spices, orange rind and smoked duck, deftly framed by the subtle imprint of some 30% new oak. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, textural, and enveloping, with a ripe but succulent core of fruit, supple tannins and a fragrant finish. It's a blend derived from lieux-dits Aux Ravioles, Aux Ormes, Les Jacquines, Aux Réas, Vigneux and Barraux.

The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Village comes from several parcels and sees 30% new oak. It displays darker fruit than the Nuits Saint-Georges, all well defined and precise and displaying fine mineralité. The palate is very well structured, offering more depth and grip. The detailed, almost honeyed finish at present disguises the terroir expression.

For reports and full tasting notes, go toTim Atkin MW's website.