2016 Vosne-Romanée 1Cru Les Beaux Monts Domaine Perrot-Minot

(from a .49 ha parcel). Reduction masks everything except a hint of spice. Otherwise there is a beguiling vivacity to the rich, elegant and impressively refined middle weight flavors that display impeccable balance on the mineral-driven and utterly delicious finish. This is a stunner of a Beaux Monts that possesses a classy mouthfeel on the chiseled backend though once again at least some patience is advised as the mid-palate is quite tightly wound. Drink 2028+.

Soyeux et fin, il porte en lui toute l'élégance de Vosne-Romanée avec un fruit équilibré et prégnant en bouche.

Bright, dark red. Ripe but reticent aromas of dark cherry, red licorice, menthol and minerals, plus a whiff of fruity dark chocolate. Broad, dry and youthfully imploded, with crushed-rock calcaire minerality giving the middle palate a seriously taut quality. There's something cool and medicinal about this very intense wine, which shows absolutely no easy sweetness in the early going. Finishes very long, dry and classic, with a fine dusting of tannins.

A tight, densely constructed red, this reveals sandalwood, incense, cinnamon and vanilla accents surrounding the core of cherry and raspberry fruit. Best from 2021 through 2035