Domaine Daniel Rion & Fils' Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru “Les Beaux-Monts” 2017 is a red wine of remarkable finesse and complexity, crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, as is tradition in the region. The vintage 2017 in Burgundy was marked by relatively favourable weather, allowing for excellent phenolic ripeness balanced by vibrant acidity. Les Beaux-Monts, one of Vosne-Romanée's most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards, boasts clay-limestone soils with a particularly high mineral content, lending the wine a fine structure, elegant tannins, and a mineral backbone. The wine is typically vinified with a careful, traditional approach, including a moderate use of new barrels to allow the purity of fruit and terroir to shine through.
Vosne-Romanée is often considered the jewel of the Côte de Nuits, a stretch of vineyards in northern Burgundy renowned for producing some of the world’s most illustrious Pinot Noir. The region benefits from a semi-continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters, suitable for fostering slow and even grape maturation. The soils here, especially in Premier Cru sites like Les Beaux-Monts, combine marl, limestone, and clay, contributing to wines with a seductive perfume, precise fruit, and outstanding longevity. Historically, Vosne-Romanée's wines have been sought after by connoisseurs for their silkiness, depth, and ability to age gracefully.
For food pairings, this elegant Pinot Noir partners beautifully with refined dishes such as roast duck breast with a cherry reduction, veal tenderloin served with a mushroom cream sauce, or lightly truffled poultry. Traditional Burgundian fare like coq au vin or oeufs en meurette also make excellent companions. Its aromatic complexity and supple tannins mean it handles savoury, earthy ingredients particularly well.
For the best tasting experience, serve this Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru at 16-17°C. Consider decanting 30-60 minutes prior to service to allow its bouquet to fully express itself. Enjoy this bottle now for its youthful freshness, or cellar for several more years to appreciate its full maturation and layered complexity.
