Maison Albert Bichot
Les Malconsorts Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
I have been a long time fan of Les Malconsorts as it is a neighbour of La Tache at a fraction of the price. We chose not to decant with the advice of the Somm but after 40 minutes and vigorous swirling maybe we should have. Initially closed but then developed a savoury red fruited nose. Extended through to the mid weight palate and developing with aeration but with no great complexity. After an hour more aromatics and more alluring - a red fruited, red floral, verging on meaty perfume. A recent Malconsorts I had from Sylvain Caithard exceeded this one. A very good but not a “wow” wine. One of those Burgundies which do not live up to expectations nor the price paid.
I have been a long time fan of Les Malconsorts as it is a neighbour of La Tache at a fraction of the price. We chose not to decant with the advice of the Somm but after 40 minutes and vigorous swirling maybe we should have. Initially closed but then developed a savoury red fruited nose. Extended through to the mid weight palate and developing with aeration but with no great complexity. After an hour more aromatics and more alluring - a red fruited, red floral, verging on meaty perfume. A recent Malconsorts I had from Sylvain Caithard exceeded this one. A very good but not a “wow” wine. One of those Burgundies which do not live up to expectations nor the price paid.
Dec 23rd, 2023
Very transparent Ruby red wine. Lots of fruits: cherry and raspberry. Hint of pencil. Nice herby bitters. Nice mild long lasting mouth.
Very transparent Ruby red wine. Lots of fruits: cherry and raspberry. Hint of pencil. Nice herby bitters. Nice mild long lasting mouth.
Nov 30th, 2018Needed more time.... way out of balance and flat tasting.
Needed more time.... way out of balance and flat tasting.
Mar 31st, 2017Mineral, black plum and lightly saline
Mineral, black plum and lightly saline
Sep 20th, 2016
Black cherry, black tea aromas are the first impression, then a spice aspect... Asian, Vosne-spice, as many often refer. What was so compelling was the incredibly smooth, satiny tannins making this a joy to drink. Acid was present yet not dominating or negatively affecting the tannin taste. Not an extracted wine; nor concentrated. Understated perhaps but regal nonetheless.
Black cherry, black tea aromas are the first impression, then a spice aspect... Asian, Vosne-spice, as many often refer. What was so compelling was the incredibly smooth, satiny tannins making this a joy to drink. Acid was present yet not dominating or negatively affecting the tannin taste. Not an extracted wine; nor concentrated. Understated perhaps but regal nonetheless.
Jul 30th, 2019Still so young, but an absolute beauty!
Still so young, but an absolute beauty!
Sep 10th, 2015
