2011 Francois Lamarche, Vosne Romanee, Les Malconsorts, 1er Cru 750ml (Pre-Arrival)

WA93

Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Vosne-Romane 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts 2011 has a deep, quite broody but well-defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and sous-bois scents. Perhaps there is a little stem addition here, but if so it is discretely covered. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe red cherry and raspberry fruit. This is controlled and nicely focused with a tangy, quite spicy finish that maintains precision. Give this aristocratic and graceful Malconsorts two or three years in the cellar at least its a wine of breeding and class.
Neal Martin - 30/11/2014