2022 Confuron-Cotetidot Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots

The 2022 Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Suchots is an extraordinary Premier Cru Burgundy from one of Vosne-Romanée’s most revered traditional domaines. Les Suchots, situated between the Grand Crus of Richebourg and Échezeaux, is widely regarded as one of Burgundy’s finest Premier Cru vineyards, often producing wines that rival Grand Cru quality in both complexity and longevity. Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot is the largest proprietor in Les Suchots and is renowned for its uncompromising traditional philosophy, including late harvesting, 100% whole-cluster fermentation, extended maceration and around 18–24 months of élevage in French oak. The outstanding 2022 vintage has produced a wine of remarkable concentration, harmony and ageing potential.

The nose is intensely perfumed and beautifully layered, revealing aromas of black cherry, wild raspberry and ripe strawberry alongside rose petal, violet and exotic Asian spices. As the wine opens, notes of sandalwood, forest floor and black tea emerge, complemented by hints of cedar, orange zest, truffle and crushed limestone. The aromatic profile is generous yet remarkably refined, balancing the richness of the 2022 vintage with the floral elegance and savoury complexity that define Les Suchots.

On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with velvety tannins, exceptional concentration and vibrant natural acidity. Layers of black cherry, blackberry and wild berry fruits unfold seamlessly across the palate, supported by subtle spice, earthy complexity and a finely etched mineral backbone. The warmth of the 2022 vintage provides impressive richness and texture, while the vineyard’s limestone soils preserve remarkable freshness and precision. Confuron-Cotetidot’s traditional whole-cluster fermentation contributes aromatic lift, savoury detail and outstanding structural depth, creating a wine that is both powerful and beautifully poised. The finish is exceptionally long, seamless and persistent, carrying lingering notes of dark fruits, sous-bois, spice, floral perfume and crushed stone. The style is luxurious yet classically Burgundian, perfectly expressing why Les Suchots is considered one of the Côte de Nuits’ greatest Premier Cru vineyards.

Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an exceptional choice for serious Burgundy collectors seeking one of Vosne-Romanée’s benchmark Premier Cru wines. Compared to the cooler and more classically styled 2021 vintage, the 2022 Les Suchots offers greater fruit concentration, a richer mid-palate and earlier drinking appeal while retaining the vineyard’s hallmark elegance, floral perfume and mineral precision. Compared to the domaine’s Aux Vignerondes, Les Suchots is more opulent, more layered and more Vosne-Romanée in character, delivering an almost Grand Cru level of refinement. While already captivating with 2–3 hours of decanting, this is a wine built for the long term and will continue to evolve magnificently over the next 20–25 years. Perfect with roast pigeon, duck breast, venison, beef Wellington, wild mushrooms, truffle-infused dishes or the finest French cuisine.