David Duband Vosne Romanee 2019

David Duband Vosne Romanee 2019

This wine leaves very little to desire from a village appellation wine and its no surprise given that its from Vosne-Romane, a commune whose most basic wines can be full of depth and pleasure. Its range of complexities from its two vineyards (Les Barreaux and Aux Ormes) hit both the highest and lowest elevation of the slope, which gives the wine both body and high-toned elegance. Rich with a range of plush red fruits and beautiful sweet red flowers, it puts everything on the table once the cork is pulled. In classic Vosne style, its forward, regal and generous.

Stems are included in all Duband wines (average: 30-40% for entry-level, 70-80% on Village/1er Cru, 80-100% Grand Cru). A small dose of SO2 (7ppm) is made at crush and pigeage (punchdowns) is made by foot to not break stems and begins after fermentation starts5 to 7 total throughout the fermentation. Remontage (pump over) is only used if there is H2S (reductive elements), which is very common in organic wines. The fermentation is usually 17-18 days, then pressed and settled in tanks for 2-3 weeks to allow for whole cluster ferments to settle more clearlydestemmed ferments clarify quicker. Racked for the first time before the end of the year.

Aged 14 months in 225l barrels (50% old wood on Grand Cru, 60-70% old wood on all others), racked to steel tanks 2 months before bottling. No fining or filtration.