Vosne-Romanée

Vosne-Romanée is one of the most prestigious wine villages in Bourgogne and, for many collectors, the very heart of the Côte de Nuits. Situated between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vougeot, it is devoted almost entirely to Pinot Noir and is home to an extraordinary concentration of legendary vineyards. The greatest wines combine intensity and complexity with a remarkable perfume, finesse and sensuality that have made the village a benchmark for red Bourgogne.

The vineyards occupy predominantly east-facing slopes, generally between 240 and 350 metres, with complex soils of limestone, marl and clay. Excellent drainage, favourable exposure and subtle differences in altitude and geology create clearly defined individual terroirs across a remarkably small area.

Vosne-Romanée has 14 Premier Cru climats and six Grands Crus: Romanée-Conti, La Romanée, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant and La Grande Rue. Nearby Échezeaux and Grands Échezeaux belong to neighbouring Flagey-Échezeaux. Romanée-Conti itself covers less than two hectares and is among the rarest, most valuable and celebrated vineyards in the world.

The wines typically combine red and dark fruit with violets, exotic spice and complex earthy notes, supported by exceptionally fine tannins. At Grand Cru level, Vosne-Romanée produces some of Bourgogne’s most coveted collector wines, capable of extraordinary complexity and development over many decades.