This site can often produce wines that only show their full potential at the end of élevage, and it certainly seems that I somewhat underestimated the potential of Dujac's 2020 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts from barrel, as it showed even better from bottle. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis and plums mingled with notions of sweet spices and vine smoke, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with huge depth at the core, powdery tannins and a long, resonant finish. While this remains a somewhat reserved wine, its potential quality is much easier to grasp.

The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru has an open, perfumed, floral bouquet with copious red cherry and wild strawberry, touches of pressed violet emerging. The palate is beautifully balanced with fine tannins, gentle grip, and just a little candied and slight confit finish. Irresistible.

Cask sample, not yet racked. Deep cherry. Perfumed! Silky red- and black-fruit richness. Complex and intense. Very fine indeed. (MH)