The 2011 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Aux Reignots has dispensed with some of its surliness it demonstrated 12 months previously. Here at the property, it possesses a ripe candied bouquet with hints of aniseed infusing the dark-cherry fruit profile, touches of licorice following suit. The palate is medium-bodied with firm but fine tannins that feel a little bolder than before. It is underpinned by crisp acidity and superb backbone on the convincing finish that suggests it will require several years in bottle. This is impressive. Drink 2017-2030. Importers: Grand Cru Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 974-2500; and in the UK through Justerini & Brooks.