# Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Rouges du Dessus (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Roblot Marchand & Fils
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, violet, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, smoke, cloves, tobacco, mushroom, earth, leather, meat, forest floor

## About this wine

Domaine Roblot-Marchand & Fils' Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Rouges du Dessus 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy. The Roblot-Marchand family, with a history dating back to 1910, focuses on estate bottling to express vineyard authenticity. The Les Rouges du Dessus vineyard is a Premier Cru climat in Vosne-Romanée, characterized by clay-limestone soils and old vines. The 2022 vintage reflects the characteristics of the year, with the wine embodying the unique terroir of its origin.

## Interesting facts

- Vines in Les Rouges du Dessus were planted in 1969, averaging 55 years old.
- The vineyard is a Premier Cru climat just above the Echezeaux Grand Cru.
- Manual harvests and total destemming are standard practice.
- The domaine practices sustainable viticulture with limited fertilizer use.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and balanced acidity can complement a range of proteins, from richer poultry and pork to leaner red meats. Its subtle fruit and earthy notes can echo or contrast with various culinary preparations.

## Wine making process

Domaine Roblot-Marchand & Fils vinifies their Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Rouges du Dessus 2022 using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The winemaking process involves manual harvests with total destemming, followed by fermentation using ambient yeasts. The wine then undergoes aging for 14 to 19 months in oak barrels, with 30% new oak. The domaine practices sustainable viticulture, including limited fertilizer use and regular soil plowing, reflecting their philosophy of respecting nature and expressing terroir.