Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet
Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Les Rouges du Dessus'
Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
Too Young: holding.
In 2026 the wine is still in its primary phase. The drinking window doesn't open until 2028. The red fruit is well-defined, but the tannins are firm and the secondary complexity hasn't yet developed. Lay this down. If you must open one early, decant for 90 minutes and pair carefully.
The ‘23 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Les Rouges du Dessus'.
A small-parcel Premier Cru above the Grand Cru belt of Vosne-Romanée: precise, mineral, and built for the long arc.
Drinking window
Tasting note
Translucent ruby. The nose lifts with red cherry, raspberry, and a distinct floral-and-mineral edge that signals Vosne-Romanée terroir. Notes of warm spice and forest floor build with air. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins (5/10) and bright acidity (6/10). Red fruit, dried herbs, and a saline mineral undertow run through the mid-palate. The finish is long, precise, and finishes on a note of crushed stone.
The 2023 vintage
2023 in Burgundy produced wines of generally good structure across the Côte de Nuits, with Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru sites particularly successful. The vintage is widely regarded as a return to classical proportions after several warmer years.
About Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet
Jean-Luc and Eric Burguet farm a small holding above the Grand Cru belt of Vosne-Romanée, with vines planted in pebbly soils that lend mineral precision to the Pinot Noir. The estate is small and the wines are made with a traditional, low-intervention approach.
From the cellar: pair with
Roast pigeon with lentils and foie gras
The pigeon's gentle gaminess and the foie's richness meet the wine's mineral precision; lentils echo the earthy edge.
Duck confit with sautéed chanterelles
Duck's depth aligns with the wine's red fruit and earth; the mushroom's savory umami brings the mineral spine forward.
Brie de Meaux with toasted brioche
The classic Burgundian pairing: soft cheese and the wine's structure meet directly without overwhelming the wine's aromatic precision.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-62°F (15-17°C)
- Decanting
- 90 minutes if opened in 2026. By 2032, 30-45 minutes is sufficient.
- Cellar Storage
- 55°F (13°C), 60-70% humidity.
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
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Frequently Asked
Is 2023 Burguet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru ready to drink?
No. The drinking window does not open until 2028 and peak expression begins in 2031. The wine is still in its primary phase with firm tannins.
How long will this Burgundy age?
Premier Cru Vosne-Romanée from a structured vintage like 2023 routinely ages 18-22 years. Expect peak between 2031 and 2040, with graceful decline through 2045.
What is the difference between village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru Burgundy?
Village wines come from any vineyard within a Burgundy commune. Premier Cru wines come from specifically classified vineyard sites within that commune that consistently produce above-average wine. Grand Cru is the highest tier, awarded only to the most exceptional vineyard sites. Premier and Grand Cru wines are typically more concentrated and age-worthy than village bottlings.
Should I serve this at the same temperature as a heavier red?
No, slightly cooler. Pinot Noir from Burgundy is best served at 60-62°F (15-17°C). Too warm and the alcohol dominates and the aromatic precision collapses.