Wines Vosne-Romanée Dujac - Aux Malconsorts - 2022

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Domaine Dujac’s 2022 Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru “Aux Malconsorts” is a remarkable example of Burgundy Pinot Noir from one of its most illustrious appellations. Crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, “Aux Malconsorts” is a distinguished Premier Cru site situated on the southern edge of Vosne-Romanée, sharing a border with the legendary La Tâche Grand Cru. The 2022 vintage benefitted from a warm, yet balanced, growing season, producing healthy fruit with optimal ripeness and lively acidity. Dujac employs organic and biodynamic practices, with careful sorting and gentle extraction during vinification to preserve the intricate aromatics and structure inherent to the terroir.

Vosne-Romanée is widely regarded as the jewel of the Côte de Nuits, producing Pinot Noir of exceptional finesse, depth and complexity. The region’s marl and limestone soils, coupled with a continental climate that brings warm days and cool nights, favour slow ripening and the gradual development of nuanced flavours. The “Aux Malconsorts” vineyard, thanks to its favourable drainage and ideal exposure, is particularly noted for yielding wines that display both aromatic seduction and underlying power. The village’s storied history and the meticulous approach of growers like Dujac have earned Vosne-Romanée a reputation for producing some of Burgundy’s most celebrated and age-worthy reds.

The compelling, layered profile of this Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru calls for refined culinary pairings. Its expressive notes of red and black cherry, wild strawberry, violet, exotic spices and a subtle earthiness marry beautifully with roast duck breast, pigeon or veal in a morel mushroom sauce. For regional harmony, try it alongside oeufs en meurette or Burgundy snails with garlic and parsley. A mature Comté cheese or a mushroom risotto would also pair admirably, complementing both the wine’s vibrant fruit and savoury undertones.

For optimal enjoyment, decant the wine for about an hour before serving to encourage aromatic complexity and soften youthful tannins. Serve at a recommended temperature of 16-17°C to highlight its layered bouquet and silk-textured palate. This bottle should continue to evolve beautifully over the next decade.