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Meo Camuzet Vosne Romanee 2020

Vintage: 2020

$132.99
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Meo Camuzet is a prestigious winery located in the heart of Burgundy, France, renowned for its exceptional Pinot Noir wines. The Vosne-Romanée appellation is celebrated for producing some of the most elegant and complex red wines in the world. This wine is crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, showcasing the classic characteristics of the varietal with a focus on purity and expression of terroir. The winemaking process involves meticulous vineyard management and traditional techniques, including fermentation in stainless steel and aging in French oak barrels, which impart subtle oak nuances and enhance the wine's structure. The flavor profile is marked by vibrant red fruit aromas, such as cherry and raspberry, complemented by earthy undertones and a silky tannin structure. This wine pairs beautifully with dishes like roasted duck, mushroom risotto, or a selection of fine cheeses.

Professional Scores

92

Aromas of wild berries, plums, warm spices and loamy soil, framed by a deft touch of toasty new oak, introduce Méo's 2020 Vosne-Romanée Village, a medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated wine that's bright and vibrant, built around powdery tannins and concluding with a penetrating finish. Jean-Nicolas Méo began his harvest on August 23, and he has produced another fine vintage at this Vosne-Romanée reference point. Méo has always done well in warm, sunny vintages (as a lovely bottle of his 2003 Nuits Lavières recently reminded me), and 2020 is no exception. Indeed, for a vintage that was generally somewhat primary and frequently tightly wound this winter, Méo's wines—habitually quite backward after 12 months' élevage—were remarkably put together and expressive. Mostly landing at around 13.5% alcohol, they're vibrant, concentrated and nicely balanced, showing considerable aging potential.

The Wine Advocate

92

Aromas of wild berries, plums, warm spices and loamy soil, framed by a deft touch of toasty new oak, introduce Méo's 2020 Vosne-Romanée Village, a medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated wine that's bright and vibrant, built around powdery tannins and concluding with a penetrating finish. Jean-Nicolas Méo began his harvest on August 23, and he has produced another fine vintage at this Vosne-Romanée reference point. Méo has always done well in warm, sunny vintages (as a lovely bottle of his 2003 Nuits Lavières recently reminded me), and 2020 is no exception. Indeed, for a vintage that was generally somewhat primary and frequently tightly wound this winter, Méo's wines—habitually quite backward after 12 months' élevage—were remarkably put together and expressive. Mostly landing at around 13.5% alcohol, they're vibrant, concentrated and nicely balanced, showing considerable aging potential.

The Wine Advocate
750ml