Louis Jadot Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Les Petits Monts

Description

Vosne Romanée is situated just to the north of Nuits-Saint-Georges. The two greatest vineyards of Vosne and Flagey-Echezeaux, are entitled to use the Vosne-Romanée appellation. The A.C. of Vosne Romanée has an average vineyard size of 105 ha (13 in Flagey Echezeaux). There are 14 Premiers Crus and 7 Grands Crus.

The Louis Jadot Vosne Romanée Les Petits Monts vineyard is located along the high western edge of Vosne-Romanee’s vineyard belt, abutting the famous Richebourg Grand Cru climat. At 1080ft (330m) above sea level it is the highest of the village’s vineyards, reaching almost to the ridge of the Cote d’Or escarpment. The wine is fermented in vats for 3-4 weeks and then aged 15-18 months in oak barrels before bottling.