Vosne-Romanée Réserve MS Lucien Le Moine 2021

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Vosne-Romanée Réserve MS Lucien Le Moine 2021

The wine

The terroir of Vosne-Romanée is highly fragmented, composed of red to brown clay-limestone soils rich in iron oxide and naturally well drained. The exact parcel behind the MS cuvée remains undisclosed, selected for its silky character and its ability to reveal the sensual side of Pinot Noir. Harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, the grapes are meticulously sorted to retain only the finest fruit. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in open vats, with gentle punch-downs throughout. The wine is then aged for 24 months in Burgundian oak barrels, without racking or filtration.
The deep ruby hue is lifted by violet glints. The expressive nose reveals aromas of black cherry, sweet spices, dried rose and black tea, with a subtle note of well-integrated oak. Fine and beautifully textured on the palate, the wine is supported by supple tannins and vibrant freshness.

Lucien Le Moine is a haute-couture trader/farmer maison created by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin, a Lebanese couple. After the husband spent some time in a monastery and a first attempt at the art of making wine, then embarked on enology studies, he created his structure in 1999 to offer wine from the finest terroirs. The name of the maison comes from the nickname that his friends gave him as a result of his education in the Cistercian cloister: "Le Moine", the Monk. Lucien was the name given to him by the monks. Today, he produces 38 different crus, ranging from village wines to grand crus. The vinification and élevage are very precise and well done, as delicately and naturally as possible. A must-see.