The 2003 Clos de Vougeot from Meo is still very young. The bouquet is starting out with very ripe notes, prune, plum and dusty liquorice. The expression is somewhat overripe with some spicy elements - slightly stalky, clove and nutmeg. After some time in the glass cassis becomes the dominant element …
Clos de Vougeot
Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2012
The Grand Jours de Bourgogne is the perfect chance to get an overview of a vintage. This year the fine 2010 vintage was on display. My tastings at Chateau Clos de Vougeot, in Gilly and in Nuit-Saint-Georges gave a somewhat blurred picture of the 2010 vintage. Quite a lot of wines are still on …
Henri de Villamont, Clos de Vougeot 1947
The 1947 Clos de Vougeot from Henri de Villamont is a wine from the Dr. Barolet collection. I have had quite a lot of Barolet wines, some outstanding, others more ordinary. This 47 is sadly one of the more ordinary bottles - but with a surprising freshness. The bouquet is showing quite a lot of …
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Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Clos de Vougeot Pres Le Cellier 2009
The Clos de Vougout Pres Le Cellier 09 is another encouraging effort from Meo-Camuzet. In the bouquet fine fruit - raspberries, cherries - spicy minerality and a hint of liquorice. On the palate very focused with a good minerality, acidity, length and balance. Good vibrant freshness in the red and …
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J.- J. Confuron, Clos de Vougeot 2004
The Clos de Vougeot 2004 from Confuron was open and ready to enjoy. In the bouquet red fruits - raspberries and strawberries, and some notes of green pepper (found in many 2004s). On the palate also open and accessible, with sweet matured fruit. Like many 2004s slightly onedimensional in the fruit. …