Domaine René Engel

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir

9.4103 ratings
9.543 pro ratings
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Somewhat reduced nose. Tomato-ey nose. But under that is underbrush and earthy lovely Engel. Palate is elegant, juicy, concentrated and pure. Still pretty young for a '01 village wine.

Somewhat reduced nose. Tomato-ey nose. But under that is underbrush and earthy lovely Engel. Palate is elegant, juicy, concentrated and pure. Still pretty young for a '01 village wine.

1 person found it helpfulJan 9th, 2015
Björnstierne Antonson

Björnstierne had this 10 years ago

Björnstierne had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2014
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.6

Absolutely singing for a village wine. We'll miss M. Engel.

Absolutely singing for a village wine. We'll miss M. Engel.

1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2013
Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.7

Cherry popped!

Cherry popped!

Apr 18th, 2017
Nniccolò Contenta

Very delicious . Last vintage made by Philippe Engel. Incredible texture and focus with backnotes of smoked brisket ! 👍🏻yes yes

Very delicious . Last vintage made by Philippe Engel. Incredible texture and focus with backnotes of smoked brisket ! 👍🏻yes yes

Mar 28th, 2017
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

9.3

Beautiful. Elegant. Pure. Quite green but great tension and concentration

Beautiful. Elegant. Pure. Quite green but great tension and concentration

Dec 18th, 2016
Fredrik Johansson

Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard

9.4

Always a treat to find and drink these wines. Dark fruits strewn on a northwest forest floor. Cool.

Always a treat to find and drink these wines. Dark fruits strewn on a northwest forest floor. Cool.

Dec 13th, 2016
Fredrik Johansson

Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard

9.7

Singing. Vintage delivers. Wish RE was still around... Simply sublime.

Singing. Vintage delivers. Wish RE was still around... Simply sublime.

Dec 5th, 2016
Doc Jay

THE. ACTUAL. SHIT.

THE. ACTUAL. SHIT.

Sep 26th, 2015
Jay McInerney

Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut

9.3

Just sublime. Totally a point.

Just sublime. Totally a point.

May 20th, 2015