(89 - 91) The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Bossières, from vines located behind the Grivot maison that can create "village-plus" quality according to Etienne Grivot, offers blackcurrant and black plum scents on the nose, just a hint of cocoa in the background, doubtlessly from the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, black fruit interwoven with graphite, a fresh line of acidity, linear and compact at present but exhibiting satisfying length and persistence on the aftertaste. I expect this to land at the top of my banded score once bottled.- NM