"Vosne-Romanée (153 hectares) is home to some of the most precious and rares wines in the world. The southern border of the famous Grand Cru "La Tâche" (monopole of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti) is called "Aux Malconsorts". An appellation with a total surface area of 5.86 hectares that benefits from an exceptional placement - with the altitude, exposition and a soil type very similar to its illustrious neighbor, it could be a Grand Cru. Domaine de Montille has the privilege of working with two parcels of "Les Malconsorts", this one covering 0.89 hectare with the soils in the higher part (light brown clay with pebbles) being different yet very complimentary to those at the bottom (deep red clay). The origin of the term "Malconsorts" is uncertain but it may indicate a troubled history of ownership with court battles required to assert or defend ownership of this magic place. The wines from "Les Malconsorts" are of a prodigious finesse and elegance. The aromatic complexity of its floral, perfumed and often spicy notes are extraordinary; the silky tannins, the depth and the ethereal character of the body give the wine an airy dimension. They are among the wines that reveal the most refined and successful expression of Burgundian Pinot Noir. This is a Grand Premier Cru: a Premier Cru that rivals the Grand Crus." de Montille
"The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru is two-thirds whole cluster. It has a well-defined, quite tertiary bouquet, the whole bunch quite expressive at the moment, imparting light black pepper and clove aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. Good density here, grippy and quite concentrated towards the finish. Just a touch of black pepper emerges on the aftertaste. Serious and very complex." Vinous
"Sweet red fruits mesh with stylish minerality and potpourri on this focused, pretty Malconsorts. Its palate is refined with artfully crafted tannins and a notable acidic spine. While rather approachable now thanks to its refined structure and very well-integrated whole cluster inclusion, this is worth stashing it away for at least several years." Tim Atkin
"(from a .97 ha holding; 66% whole clusters). Moderate reduction pushes the underlying fruit to the background. There is a lovely inner mouth perfume to the sleek, intense and powerful larger-scaled flavors that flash evident minerality on the austere, compact and built-to-age finale. Malconsorts always requires extended cellaring to round off the robust structure and the 2020 version will be no different. Excellent." "Sweet spot/Outstanding" Burghound
