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While not invisible, much more discreet notes of toasty and spicy oak highlight pungent, high-pitched blackberry and cassis notes. The flavors though are somber, youthfully vibrant and austere with superb density. This is classic in style with a very firm finish that will require time to harmonize and soften. Still, this is an elegant, relatively refined young Clos de Vougeot with plenty of character. Drink 2010+.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Good deep red. Superripe, highly aromatic nose of cherry, licorice and minerals. Intensely flavored, vibrant and quite stylish; this has excellent verve for young Clos Vougeot. Nicely delineated flavors of dark fruits, flowers and licorice. Finishes very long and subtle, with fine tannins for this vineyard. The estate has two chunks of vines in Clos Vougeot, comprising 1.5 hectares.
About the producer
Based south of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Prémeaux-Prissey, Domaine de la Vougeraie was created in 1999, grouping all of Jean-Claude Boisset’s holdings under one name. The property has a total 40 hectares of vines, with extensive holdings in Vougeot as well as plots in six Grands Crus.