Au-dessus des Malconsorts

Au-dessus des Malconsorts sits at the southern end of Vosne-Romanée, positioned directly upslope from the better-known Aux Malconsorts Premier Cru. Its southeast-facing aspect captures morning sunlight, a key factor in ripening Pinot Noir despite the cooler conditions at this elevation. To the north lies La Tâche, one of Burgundy's most celebrated Grand Crus, and to the south, the Les Damaudes vineyard forms the boundary with Nuits-Saint-Georges. This precise geographic position, wedged between village appellations and Grand Cru terroir, gives Au-dessus des Malconsorts a distinctive identity within the Côte de Nuits.

• Southeast aspect ensures reliable morning sun exposure
• Higher elevation than Aux Malconsorts creates a cooler, windier mesoclimate
• Borders La Tâche Grand Cru to the north
• Les Damaudes vineyard separates it from Nuits-Saint-Georges to the south

The soils at Au-dessus des Malconsorts share the clay and limestone character typical of the southern Vosne-Romanée hillside, but the composition here is notably lighter than that of Aux Malconsorts below. This lighter soil structure, combined with the elevation-driven cooling effect and winds that move across the Côte d'Or, moderates vine vigor and encourages the development of fine, precise fruit. The result is a terroir that favors elegance over power, producing wines that lean toward finesse rather than the broader structure found lower on the slope.

• Clay and limestone soils, lighter in composition than Aux Malconsorts
• Elevation contributes to slower, more controlled ripening
• Cooler mesoclimate driven by altitude and Côte d'Or winds
• Soil lightness encourages delicacy and precision in the finished wine

Wines from Au-dessus des Malconsorts are defined by lightness, finesse, and vibrancy. The combination of a southeast aspect with elevated, wind-cooled conditions produces Pinot Noir that is more delicate in frame than many Vosne-Romanée Premier Crus. Good sunlight exposure ensures sufficient ripeness, so the wines avoid austerity, instead offering an elegant balance of fruit and structure. These are wines that reward patience, reflecting the subtlety that distinguishes the finest sites of the Côte de Nuits.

Given the vineyard's tiny 1.08-hectare footprint, the number of producers working Au-dessus des Malconsorts is limited. Domaine François Lamarche is among the most recognized names associated with this climat, bringing the rigorous standards expected of a serious Vosne-Romanée estate. Benjamin Leroux, known for precision winemaking across multiple Côte d'Or appellations, also produces from this site. Other producers with holdings here include Antonin Rodet, Charles Renoir, and Henri et Gilles Remoriquet, each interpreting the vineyard's inherent delicacy through their own cellar approach.

• Domaine François Lamarche: established Vosne-Romanée estate with deep appellation roots
• Benjamin Leroux: celebrated for precision and site-driven winemaking
• Henri et Gilles Remoriquet: family domaine with strong Côte de Nuits presence
• Antonin Rodet and Charles Renoir complete the small roster of producers