The 2016 Vosne Romanee les Hauts de Beaux Monts comes from vines at around 340 meters in a sunny exposure on oolitic soils. It is matured in 25% new oak. It has a lovely, clean and pure red cherry and crushed strawberry-scented bouquet that is nicely defined. The palate is defined by crunchy red fruit on the entry, just a little toughness at the moment but that will soften by the time this pert little Vosne village will be in bottle.

The 2015 Vosne-Romanée Les Haut de Beau Monts comes from a parcel located on the steep northern side of a small valley with limestone (oolite) soils, the altitude at around 300 meters. It sees one-third new oak, the same for one- and two-year-old barrels. I appreciate the purity of the fruit here: lively raspberry preserve, crushed strawberry and subtle limestone aromas that are neatly delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth red cherry and strawberry fruit on the entry, hints of orange sorbet surfacing halfway through and fine tannins throughout. There is a easy-drinking sensibility to this Vosne-Romanée, perhaps belying the depth on the finish that is commendable for a village cru. I think the altitude and orientation really assisted this wine in such a warm season.

The 2014 Vosne Romanée les Haut de Beaux Monts has a perfumed, quite floral, rose petal-scented bouquet with fresh strawberry and Morello. The palate is fleshy on the entry with good extraction without losing balance. It is not a complex Vosne-Romanée, but it is smooth and harmonious with a silky finish. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years.

The 2013 Vosne Romanée Les Hauts de Beaux Monts, which comes from oolite bedrock with silt on top at the upper reaches of the incline, has a ripe, rounded bouquet with black cherries and blueberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, soft and supple with nicely judged acidity and an easygoing blueberry and cassis finish that neatly carries the 30% new oak. Simple, but effective, especially for those that like a slightly glossier Vosne-Romanée.

The 2012 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts is closed at first, but unfurls seductively in the glass to reveal marine/seaweed scents that lend another layer of complexity to the aromatics. The palate is ripe and generous on the entry with fresh, crisp acidity. The tannins feel chewier than the Aux Brulees, yet there is a touch more complexity and nuance on the finish. Very fine. Drink 2017-2030. Importer: Vins Divins (Michael Stephens); www.divine-burgundy-wine.com