Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Vosne-Romanee 2021

Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Vosne-Romanée 2021 is a classic red Burgundy, known for its concentration and firm structure, hallmarks of Yves Confuron's winemaking style, which uses 100% whole clusters and extended maturation in French oak barrels.

The Confurons — Yves, Jean-Pierre and patriarch Jacky — are the current generations of a very old Burgundy family, with mentions of the family even at the court of Louis XIV. The Domaine is run by Yves and Jean Pierre, though its soul is Yves, who divides his time with Domaine de Courcel in Pommard. The family is very close and father Jacky always helps when he can. Several qualities make this producer special. First, unlike most producers in Burgundy, Yves picks much later, waiting until the Pinot Noir is fully ripe, and then vinifies with 100% stems, seeking freshness and finesse. Second, a purist philosophy, with no interventions that harm the vineyard or the grapes, combined with almost obsessive rigour. The result is great wines that may at first seem "too" luscious, but after half a dozen years become masterful. As a curiosity, and an honour no other family has, there's a Pinot Noir variety in Burgundy called Pinot Confuron.