Abreu Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 vs Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru 'Aux Malconsorts - Christiane', Domaine de Montille 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru 'Aux Malconsorts - Christiane', Domaine de Montille 2023 currently starts £65.99 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £699.99 | £634.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Abreu Vineyards | Domaine de Montille |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Abreu Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Notes of sweet black cherries, elderflower, mint, licorice, oak and smoke with a hint of tobacco. Big, bold and beautiful. If Abreu had a core, it is undoubtedly the Madrona Ranch. It was the first property David fell for, and developed, back in the 1980s. The canyons and curves that snake through the site, the soils that range from red Aiken to white tufa to dark clay and rocks—it’s a magical site. Harvest picks are meticulous, often spanning weeks, but the diversity makes for incredible complexity, and plenty of blending options. Madrona is a working ranch too. In fact, livestock have laid claim to more than their share of real estate. Cattle, goats, pigs, chickens—even honeybees, which live in one of the old barns on the property. “We tend the animals and leave the bees alone,” says David. “We do collect the honey though. We consider it fair rent.”
Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru 'Aux Malconsorts - Christiane', Domaine de Montille 2023
The 2023 vintage reflects a year of moderate warmth with consistent sunshine, leading to steady, well-paced ripening. Although temperatures weren’t extreme, the shift to warmer nights and milder days contributed to extended growing periods. This translated into wines that are strikingly fresh, with lower alcohol levels, vivid acidity, and vibrant character—brighter and more approachable compared to recent years. Comparisons to the 2017 vintage are apt, showcasing elegance and precision. The domaine features as one of the Top 10 Côte de Beaune Red Wine, and White Wine Producers in Tim Atkin's Burgundy 2023 Special Report.
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