In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 Georges Noellat Vosne Romanee Petits Monts, Vosne-Romanee, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 1x300cl. Top critic score: 92–94/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2020–2035. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 92–94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/12/2016 · Drink 2020-2035
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru les Petits Monts is matured in two-thirds new oak (three barrels.) It has a beautiful, nuanced bouquet that effortlessly disguises the new oak, very delineated and pure with vivacious morello cherry, wild strawberry and candied orange peel aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth and harmonious entry, hints of orange sorbet/blood orange filtering through th…
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 92/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2018
Good dark red with ruby tones. Very ripe aromas of dark raspberry, licorice pastille and cinnamon, plus a sexy suggestion of torrefaction. Then fresher in the mouth than the nose suggests, displaying a lovely combination of sweet, seamless red berry fruit and vibrant acidity. Velvety and a bit high-toned in the middle palate, but the finish leaves the salivary glands humming.
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 91–93/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2017
(50% new oak; from vines planted in 1955): Bright, dark red-ruby. Slightly reduced nose offers black raspberry, smoked meat and a whiff of oak. Concentrated, easygoing and sweet but a bit youthfully subdued today, with its raspberry, mineral and dark chocolate flavors in need of a racking. Finishes with suave, broad tannins and a crunchy quality that leaves the palate refreshed. Lovely potential…