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Joseph Drouhin, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
Drouhin's 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is showing very well, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis, plums, dark chocolate, incense and petals. Full-bodied, rich and enveloping, it's broad and dramatic, with a concentrated core of fruit, succulent acids, and velvety tannins that render it unusually approachable at this early stage.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a juicy nose with dark berry fruit, cola and touches of brown spice. The palate is medium-bodied with an aniseed tinged entry, light tannins, rather worked with a simple, bretty finish. I don't quite get this wine - it just feels lackluster. Pleasurable but I need to see more complexity evolve on the finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru comes from vines close to the small tower within the vineyard. Limpid in color, it has a crisp, well-defined bouquet, showing more precision than the Clos-de-Bèze tasted alongside. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky texture, quite rich but nicely focused, with probably more oak on the finish that will need to be subsumed. The 30% whole bunch lends a little freshness that is crucial for this blend. Good potential.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a juicy nose with dark berry fruit, cola and touches of brown spice. The palate is medium-bodied with an aniseed tinged entry, light tannins, rather worked with a simple, bretty finish. I don't quite get this wine - it just feels lackluster. Pleasurable but I need to see more complexity evolve on the finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
About the Producer
DEDICATION TO THE DIVERSITY OF BURGUNDY With close to 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating array of Burgundy terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. A FAMILY HERITAGE For the last 140 years, Maison Joseph Drouhin has been in the hands of the Drouhin family. Today, the fourth generation is at the helm, animated by the same passion that inspired the founder of the company. LISTENING TO NATURE Joseph Drouhin has adopted the biological and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. AN IDEAL OF PERFECTION AND ELEGANCE The style of Joseph Drouhin is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines meant to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines meant for keeping acquire with age a luscious complexity. SHARING WITH THE WORLD The wines of Joseph Drouhin are found on the finest tables. Joseph Drouhin is proud to bring the best of Burgundy to the whole world.
