Emmanuel Rouget Vosne Romanee 2018

89-92 points Allen Meadows - Burghound
Outer quote mark A discreet but not invisible application of wood surrounds the appealingly spicy nose that speaks mainly of ripe dark pinot fruit and plum. There is equally good vibrancy to the middle weight flavors that are not especially dense but the level of refinement is excellent, all wrapped in a sappy, impressively long and well-balanced finale. This is a particularly good Vosne villages and well-worth your interest. *Burghound Outstanding Top Value!* Inner quote mark (1/2020)

90-92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Outer quote mark The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Village is showing beautifully, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, exotic spices, orange rind and smoked duck, deftly framed by the subtle imprint of some 30% new oak. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, textural, and enveloping, with a ripe but succulent core of fruit, supple tannins and a fragrant finish. It's a blend derived from lieux-dits Aux Ravioles, Aux Ormes, Les Jacquines, Aux Réas, Vigneux and Barraux.