2018 Vosne-Romanée Village

Jean-Nicolas Méo guided me through his 2018s in his cellars in Vosne-Romanée. "We started the harvest on 29 August in Corton for one day, resuming on 1 September and we finished around seven days later," he explained. "It was an uncomplicated harvest that followed a natural order. The yields were good this year and nearly all the wines are under 14% alcohol. I can see them following the 2009s and tightening up after being open in their youth or they could be the 1985 that might seems to fade after a few years but actually reach a plateau where they remain upon for many years." With parcels scattered in such enviable premier and grand crus as theses, you inevitably find some absolute gems and the Cros-Parantoux and Richebourg one-two finish is a fabulous way to finish a tasting. What I really like here was Méo's outstanding Vosne-Romanée Aux Brûlées and some enticing offerings at entry-level, such as the négociant bottled Ladoix Blanc.