Jacques Cacheux Vosne-Romanee 2016

Patrice Cacheux took over from his father in 1994 and immediately set about revitalising the vineyards with sustainable viticulture, to which they now practice biodynamic agriculture. The grapes are 100% de-stemmed, have a week of cold maceration, and are left alone to start fermentation (no inoculation) and then settled for 10 days after fermentation: Premier and Grand Cru fruit sees 100% new oak and bottled without fining or filtration. Stylistically these wines are meant for aging: their balance and oak management are superb. The wines are airy with fresh tones, and are neither dark fruited nor pale; they sit comfortably in their own skin and have no need to shout.