2010 Aurelien Verdet Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts

About Aurélien Verdet:
Aurélien Verdet embodies this new generation of talented winemakers who chooses to fly under the radar. We suspect that his wines won’t remain hidden gems for long.
- Vinosophy.com

Still flying under the radar, Aurélien Verdet’s Burgundies not to be missed. The purity and personality of the Pinot Noir demonstrates just how well he adapts to every vintage, reflecting the style of the season. His cellars are tucked away in the quiet village of Arcenant in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits and keeps a fairly low profile; he prefers to spend his time in his organically farmed vineyards. Father, Alain, planted the vineyards in 1971 and farmed them organically from the start, making them possibly the oldest organic vineyards in Burgundy. He has a range of excellent premiers crus, including contracts with vineyards across the Côte de Nuits. Aurélien’s wines offer  refreshingly good value.
- Laywheeler.com

93 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator
Reveals bright cherry, black currant and mineral notes, backed by a firm, tactile structure. Sweet fruit, spice and smoke accents linger on the long finish. (BS)

17.5/20 Points, Jancis Robinson
Notable coffee-cream oak aromatics, blueberry and raspberry, and a touch of smoke. Juicy fruit on the palate, supported by fine tannins and good length. The balance between firmness and finesse that I think of as Vosne. (TJ)