2015 Clos Vougeot Petit Maupertuis

(80% vendange entier ; part of the fruit fruit began with some carbonic maceration): Healthy dark red. A hint of dried herbs on the discreet nose, which conveys an impression of medicinal reserve. Plush, smooth, sweet and impressively concentrated, showing a complicating savory quality to its flavors of red and black cherry and spices. Very dense, flavorful wine with the stuffing to support its big, building tannins. Finishes with a distinct sweetness. Incidentally, while for some growers Clos Vougeot has the highest pH of their line-ups, here the pH is a very healthy 3.4, and Leroux noted that he never has problems with acidity here. And yes, he presented this sample after his Chambertin.

The 2015 Clos de Vougeot La Petit Maupertuis contains around 75% whole cluster fruit this year. It has a well-defined, mineral-driven, tensile bouquet that is very terroir expressive. There is superb energy here, leaving the tongue tingling in its wake. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, good grip in the mouth, a little touch of chocolate towards the finish suggesting that it will need 4-5 years in bottle to absorb the oak. This has great potential once in bottle. Dec 2016, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2019-2035