The Clos de Vougeot is dramatic and bold whereas this is an understated and harmonious effort of class and grace yet even so

An exceptionally fresh and cool nose of red raspberry

This could use better depth but the underlying material is clearly present for that to occur in time

with very fine

Oak is a touch more evident than in most years because the fruit is not at full ripeness

Laurent Ponsot, Clos Vougeot Cedre Size:6x750ml The Clos de Vougeot is(cedar tree). A very ripe yet still agreeably fresh nose combines notes of black cherry, cassis and plum liqueur with those of warm earth and discreet anise nuances. The delicious and relatively refined larger scaled flavors possess a caressing mid palate texture that contrasts somewhat with the muscular, youthfully austere and sneaky long finale. This is presently quite firm and is going to required extended patience.