2022 Domaine Prieuré Roch Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots

The 2022 Domaine Prieuré Roch Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots is one of the most refined Premier Crus of Vosne-Romanée. Sourced from an exceptional terroir directly bordering some of Burgundy's most famous Grand Cru vineyards, this wine perfectly showcases the distinctive style of Domaine Prieuré Roch: a pure, vibrant, and extremely elegant Pinot Noir in which terroir is always central. The combination of biodynamic viticulture, minimal intervention, and an exceptional location results in a wine with impressive depth, finesse, and enormous aging potential. Domaine Prieuré Roch Domaine Prieuré Roch was founded by Henry-Frédéric Roch, co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti for many years. Since its inception, the estate has been known for its uncompromising vision of viticulture. The vineyards are cultivated entirely organically and biodynamically, with the natural balance of soil and vine at the heart of everything. Low yields, manual harvesting, and extremely careful selection of the grapes form the basis for wines with exceptional terroir expression. The same philosophy is followed in the cellar. The grapes ferment spontaneously with natural yeasts, a large proportion is processed as whole bunches, and the wines are neither fined nor filtered. As a result, they retain their full aromatic richness, energy, and authenticity. For more information about Domaine Prieuré Roch, please refer to the Winery tab. Les Suchots: a Premier Cru among the Grand Crus Les Suchots is regarded as one of the most prestigious Premier Crus of Vosne-Romanée. The vineyard is situated in an exceptional location between the Grand Crus Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Richebourg, Échezeaux, and Clos de Vougeot. Due to this unique location, Les Suchots is often regarded as a Premier Cru with the character and allure of a Grand Cru. The soil consists of calcareous clay on a limestone subsoil, with excellent natural drainage. This combination produces Pinot Noir with great refinement, a silky texture, and pronounced mineral tension. Domaine Prieuré Roch fully expresses the subtlety of this terroir through natural practices in the vineyard and cellar. The 2022 volume 2022 is one of the finest recent Burgundy vintages. The warm growing season yielded perfectly ripe grapes, while cool nights preserved freshness and aromatic precision. The wines combine ripe fruit concentration with lively acidity, refined tannins, and an impressive balance. For Les Suchots, this resulted in a wine with exceptional elegance, aromatic intensity, and impressive aging potential. Vinification The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and carefully selected. Fermentation proceeds spontaneously with natural yeasts, with a significant portion of the grapes being processed as whole bunches. This method contributes to the refined structure, aromatic complexity, and natural freshness of the wine. After fermentation, the wine ages in French oak, where the influence of the wood is entirely at the service of the terroir. The wine is not clarified or filtered, so that its natural character, energy, and texture are fully preserved. Scent, taste and character The 2022 Les Suchots opens with an intense and refined bouquet of wild strawberries, red cherries, raspberries, and ripe pomegranate. Floral notes of violets and roses combine with orange peel, black tea, fine spices, and a subtle chalky minerality. On the palate, the wine immediately displays its impressive precision. The texture is silky, while the lively acidity and extremely fine tannins create an almost weightless elegance. The core of red fruit is constantly supported by a refined mineral tension, giving the wine both power and transparency. The long finish develops in layers of red fruit, flowers, spices, and limestone. Every sip continues to evolve, giving the wine exceptional complexity and refinement. A Premier Cru with Grand Cru allure Les Suchots is often regarded as one of the most complete Premier Crus of Vosne-Romané