🏰 Cécile Tremblay achieved some of the most consistent successes among Côte d'Or Pinot domaines with her 2008 collection. She noted that irregular flowering and disparate ripeness led to discarding 25% of the fruit, but she was "quite content" with the results. Most fermentative lots received only a single pigeage in total, indicating concentrated raw material. Anywhere from one- to two-thirds of whole clusters with stems were included in the ferments, with the most striking wines tending toward the higher end. Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges du Dessus is a somewhat overlooked 1er Cru, located in the neighboring village of Flagey-Echézeaux, with all Flagey-Echézeaux village and 1er cru wines falling under the Vosne-Romanée appellation. Domaine Cécile Tremblay is one of the most prominent owners of Les Rouges du Dessus, producing a sensual, delicate wine from this special terroir above Echézeaux. Cécile Tremblay began her endeavor in 2002-03, taking over family vineyards that originated from the Edouard Jayer estate (Henri Jayer's uncle). This wine is praised for being 【 from a highly acclaimed 2008 vintage for Cécile Tremblay, showcasing the unique terroir of Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges du Dessus with remarkable concentration and tensile strength 】. It offers high-toned distilled dark fruit notes and elusive forest floor intimations, creating a striking aromatic display. Expect a pairing of pure, ripe (though not superficially sweet) cassis and black raspberry fruit with sirloin juices, cardamom, black pepper, salt, and chalk. This leads to a saliva-inducing and thought-provoking finish. It is not cuddly in texture or content, already intimating the many deep, dark places it's likely to take you. Fine tannic suffusion and palpably low pH suggest tensile strength. Red fruit notes like cherry, strawberry, and raspberry are mentioned, along with earthy and black fruit notes. 🍴 While specific pairings were not found, a Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru of this style would typically pair beautifully with roasted game birds (like duck or pheasant), mushroom dishes (especially truffles), beef bourguignon, or fine cheeses. Its elegance and complexity call for dishes that complement rather than overpower its nuanced flavors. 🥂 This is a sophisticated and thought-provoking wine, ideal for a serious Burgundy tasting, a celebratory dinner with connoisseurs, or a special occasion where a complex and evolving red wine is desired. Its predicted decade-plus of fascination suggests it's also a prime candidate for cellaring.