Domaine René Engel

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir

9.011 ratings
9.57 pro ratings
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Somewhat reduced nose. Tomato-ey nose. But under that is underbrush and earthy lovely Engel. Palate is elegant, juicy, concentrated and pure. Still pretty young for a '01 village wine.

Somewhat reduced nose. Tomato-ey nose. But under that is underbrush and earthy lovely Engel. Palate is elegant, juicy, concentrated and pure. Still pretty young for a '01 village wine.

1 person found it helpfulJan 9th, 2015
Jay McInerney

Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut

9.3

Just sublime. Totally a point.

Just sublime. Totally a point.

May 20th, 2015
Aria Dorsey

Perfect wine for a day off

Perfect wine for a day off

Mar 13th, 2015
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

9.2

Porchini mushroom,
Black truffle, cedar and barnyard funk. Delicious.

Porchini mushroom,
Black truffle, cedar and barnyard funk. Delicious.

Mar 6th, 2015
Leif Sundström

Importer/Sales Michael Skurnik Wines & Terry Theise Selections

9.7

I always love that Engel floral-Brett Even at silly ol' village level!!

I always love that Engel floral-Brett Even at silly ol' village level!!

Jun 22nd, 2014
Matt Tornabene

Funk blew off after a bit. Liked it, but seemed much older than 01.

Funk blew off after a bit. Liked it, but seemed much older than 01.

May 20th, 2016
Michael Allison

Murky brown and past its prime. Such a shame.

Murky brown and past its prime. Such a shame.

Dec 10th, 2014
John Van Trijp

No score, don’t like PN

No score, don’t like PN

Mar 30th, 2023
Max Kogod

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

9.8

Max had this 9 years ago

Max had this 9 years ago

Sep 28th, 2015
Rajat Parr

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.3

Rajat had this 10 years ago

Rajat had this 10 years ago

Mar 8th, 2015