2012 François Confuron-Gindre Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Les Chaumes'

The 2012 François Confuron-Gindre Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Les Chaumes' is a refined red wine from one of Burgundy's most prestigious vineyards, Vosne-Romanée. Made from 100% Pinot Noir , the wine comes from the Premier Cru vineyard 'Les Chaumes' , a parcel known for its gentle slopes and excellent terroir for this grape.

PLEASE NOTE: the labels are slightly damaged hence the unique price.

Characteristics of the wine:

• Color : The wine has a deep ruby ​​red color.
• Aromas : On the nose the wine offers elegant aromas of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, with notes of spices, violets, and subtle earthy accents.
• Taste : On the palate it is refined and complex, with silky tannins and balanced acidity. Hints of ripe red fruit emerge, with a touch of spice and minerality. As the wine ages, more tertiary aromas such as leather and truffle develop.
• Maturation : This wine has excellent ageing potential, and can continue to mature for many years, developing further depth and complexity.

Wine style and terroir:

The wine is typical of the Vosne-Romanée terroir, where the unique interplay of clay and limestone soils gives the Pinot Noir grape its characteristic elegance and finesse. 'Les Chaumes' is a Premier Cru vineyard that is slightly lower on the slope than other Premier Crus, resulting in wines that are slightly more approachable and quicker to mature, yet still offer a nice balance of concentration and freshness.

The 2012 vintage was marked by a challenging growing season with variable weather conditions, but the low yields resulted in very concentrated and expressive wines. Critics praise the 2012 'Les Chaumes' for its balance between power and refinement, and consider it a wine that can be enjoyed both young and age well.