Pierre André Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées - Francois Martenot

In the glass, the Pierre André Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées - Francois Martenot presents itself in a deep ruby red with subtle violet reflections. The color appears dense and inviting, with a glossy clarity and elegant core. Even with the first swirl, a complex, finely balanced bouquet rises, combining intense strawberry preserve with floral notes of violet and noble oak spice.

On the nose, a multifaceted interplay of aromas unfolds. Dark berries, a touch of sour cherry and the characteristic strawberry note meet fine roasted aromas and subtle vanilla nuances from the oak. Spicy nuances recall noble spices, a hint of pepper and a touch of forest floor. The floral notes lend additional elegance and finesse to the bouquet, while the spice creates depth and tension.

On the palate, this Premier Cru is powerful, dense and at the same time silky in structure. The texture appears full-bodied yet precisely balanced, with a lively acidity that lends the wine freshness and tension. The tannins are fine, grippy and mature; they coat the palate with a velvety feel and provide a long, impressive finish.

The flavor is dry, with a clear focus on fruit and spice. Ripe red berries, strawberry preserve and a touch of dark woodland fruit combine with notes of fine oak, light smokiness and subtle vanilla. On the finish, violet, a touch of liquorice and a lingering spicy impression emerge, impressively reflecting the wine’s origin.

The Pinot Noir grape variety from the renowned terroir of Vosne-Romanée defines the style of this wine. The Aux Brulées vineyard is regarded as one of the appellation’s most exciting Premier Cru plots. The interplay of grape variety, climate and soil results in a wine of great depth, aromatic clarity and remarkable length.

• Wine color: intense ruby red with violet reflections
• Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir, single-varietal
• Origin: Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, France
• Style: dense, full-bodied, elegantly structured
• Expression: fruit-driven, spicy, floral

1. Aroma: strawberry preserve, violet, oak, spicy notes
2. Palate: dry, dense, with fine tannins
3. Structure: lively acidity, powerful body
4. Finish: long, complex, with spicy fruit

As a classic red wine from Burgundy, the Pierre André Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées - Francois Martenot displays the typical elegance of Pinot Noir, combined with the power and concentration of a Premier Cru from Vosne-Romanée. The structure is layered and precise, with the acidity providing a fresh counterpoint to the wine’s richness, while the tannins contribute depth and ageing potential.

Production of the Pierre André Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées - Francois Martenot

The grapes for the Pierre André Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées - Francois Martenot come from the renowned Aux Brulées Premier Cru vineyard in Vosne-Romanée, in the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. The climate here is distinctly continental, with warm summer days and cool nights, promoting the slow, even ripening of the Pinot Noir grapes.

The soils in Aux Brulées consist primarily of limestone-rich marl and fine clay with a stony subsoil. This combination gives the wines depth, finesse and a distinctive minerality. The exposed position on the mid-slopes provides optimal sunlight, while the cooling at night ensures tension and aromatic clarity.

Harvesting is carried out carefully and selectively so that only fully ripe, aromatically concentrated grapes reach the cellar. After gentle destemming, a cool pre-fermentation maceration follows, emphasizing the fruit aromas and extracting color and structure from the berries. Fermentation then takes place traditionally in stainless steel tanks or wooden vats, with gentle punching down or pumping over of the cap to integrate the tannins and color finely.

After alcoholic fermentation, the wine matures in oak barrels, some of them new barriques and the remainder used barrels. The carefully targeted use of oak supports the natural structure of the Pinot Noir without overshadowing it. This creates a harmonious interplay of fruit, spice and fine roasted aromas.

The François Martenot house style focuses on clarity, elegance and fidelity to origin. Each vineyard is given its own expression, while the vinification emphasizes the distinctive character of the Vosne-Romanée terroir. Maturation on the fine lees provides additional complexity, depth and a smooth texture, elevating the Premier Cru to an impressive level.

Serving Recommendations for the Pierre André Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées - Francois Martenot

This red wine shows its strengths particularly impressively when paired with sophisticated dishes. The Premier Cru is an ideal companion to rich, dark preparations. Venison, wild game or braised beef enter into a harmonious dialogue with its dense structure and spicy notes. It also creates a multilayered interplay with pan-seared beef or lamb.

With lighter yet hearty dishes, the wine reveals its elegant side. Poultry such as duck or poularde, served with creamy or mushroom-based sauces, pairs wonderfully with its fruity and spicy character. Veal dishes, poultry liver or an aromatic risotto with wild mushrooms also harmonize excellently with this Premier Cru.

• Food pairing: rich meat dishes, game, lamb, beef
• Light, hearty cuisine: poultry, veal, mushroom risotto
• Cheese pairing: medium-bodied to mature hard and soft cheeses

As a red wine from Burgundy, this Premier Cru is especially well suited to special occasions. Festive menus, anniversaries, romantic evenings or stylish dinner parties receive an impressive accompaniment from this wine. It also makes an exciting gift for lovers of great Burgundy wines.

The ideal serving temperature is approximately 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Gentle aeration in a red wine glass releases the complex aromas impressively. In a suitable Burgundy glass, the bouquet opens widely, while the texture feels soft and multilayered on the palate.

The ageing potential extends to approximately 15 years from the vintage, depending on storage conditions. In a cool, dark room with a constant temperature, this Premier Cru continues to mature elegantly. With increasing bottle age, additional tertiary aromas, finer tannins and an even more complex overall impression develop, impressively reflecting the character of Vosne-Romanée.

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