2018 Clos Vougeot
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The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is showing a little reduction on the nose, which presently keeps the fruit hemmed in. Difficult to read at the moment. The palate is quite sweet and candied on the entry, fleshy and slightly savoury in style, dried blood and black pepper. The finish feels a little dry compared to its peers but there is grip and it seems to develop energy in the glass. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Mid crimson. Ripe, sweet dark-red fruits. Ripe but fresh. On the palate, tighter and less generous than I expected from the nose, fresh and dry and athletic in build. Needs time. (JH)
The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru showed just a little reduction on the nose, but that blows away with modest swirling to reveal blackberries, raspberry coulis, touches of melted tar and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip. It displays a fine crescendo in the mouth, until it reaches the effervescent finish. A tang of blood orange and brown spice lingers on the aftertaste.
About the producer
A benchmark name in Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Jean Grivot is one of Burgundy’s most respected estates. They have an impressive array of vineyards, including plots in Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot, Echezeaux and Richebourg.