In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, spice, rose, earth
Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk
Classic Vosne perfume at the village level: red cherry, spice and a silky, accessible palate.
What it pairs with
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Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin. -
Saucisson de Lyon
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Cured pork and pistachio sit comfortably beside a supple village Pinot with savoury length.
How to serve Vosne-Romanee Village
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Saucisson de Lyon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A blend of village Vosne parcels, often the entry point to the domaine's style.
- 1985 — Estate bottling began
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Meo-Camuzet
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Village (Vosne-Romanee, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 150 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Scores
- Burghound 90 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Vosne-Romanee Village
What does Vosne-Romanee Village taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, spice, rose, earth. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Classic Vosne perfume at the village level: red cherry, spice and a silky, accessible palate.
When should I drink Vosne-Romanee Village?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vosne-Romanee Village?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Saucisson de Lyon. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Vosne-Romanee Village?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Vosne-Romanee, AOC).