Vosne Romanée "Les Barreaux" (Red)

Origine

Philippe Cheron’s domaine works 71 ares in this climat, situated at the top of the slope overlooking Les Richebourgs. The vines are very diverse, boast an average age of over 50 years, and are planted at a density of 12,000 vines per hectare. The very thin limestone soil and the sharp incline of the slope necessitate permanent grass cover.

Vinification

Harvested by hand and placed in perforated crates; sorted in the vineyard and again at the winery; the grapes go into tank whole; long, cold pre-fermentation period: 10 days at 10°C; fermentation with indigenous yeasts; daily cap punching operations, gradually decreasing in frequency and  intensity; total vatting time of 20-23 days.  One week’s settling followed by 10-14 months' ageing on the lees in oak barrels, of which 50% are new. Oak cask wood from the centre of France, which has undergone a gentle, low intensity toasting. The wine is racked two months before bottling, which is carried out without fining but after a light rough-filtration.

Notes de dégustation

The Domaine strives to draw out the full expression of the fruit and varietal aromas.  The prolonged period spent in vat enables the perfect extraction of the colour potential and soft, silky tannins. The finesse of the wines’ ageing enhances their roundness and adds subtle notes of oak. With a steep slope of very hard limestone and perfect conditions for ripening, Les Barreaux delivers a pure style of Vosne with a distinct mineral character. This high-class wine is complex and concentrated with captivating length.

Mets d'accompagnements

Les Barreaux can pair well with subtle, refined dishes. It can be enjoyed when young with guinea fowl, feathered game or veal sweetbreads. It has real laying-down potential, and with a few years’ ageing, can accompany more strongly-flavoured dishes..