2017 Clos Vougeot
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The 2017 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet of vibrant dark cherries and black currant aromas, the oak nicely integrated. The palate is well balanced with sappy black cherries and blueberry fruit, the richness countered by the acidity to leave the finish pure and refreshing. There is a bit of new oak to be subsumed, but time should reveal a delicious Clos Vougeot.
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Neal Martin
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The 2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, which comes from the lieu-dit "Grand Maupertui", has a slightly static bouquet at the moment when I am seeking more animation and terroir expression. The palate is grippy and assertive on the entry with candied orange peel and Moroccan spice layering the black fruit, that spiciness really dominating the finish. It will require several years in bottle.
From a parcel in Grand Maupertui, the 2017 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru reveals lovely aromas of sweet dark berries, licorice and rich soil, framed by creamy new oak. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, firm and chewy, with lots of extract and structuring tannins, underpinned by tangy acids. It's quite promising but will need some time.
About the producer
Based in Meursault and farming some of the finest vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, Henri Boillot is a leading address in Burgundy. He crafts fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but the estate is best known for its flagship monopole vineyard, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère.