The 2018 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru has turned out very nicely, unwinding in the glass with aromas of blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate, sweet soil tones and peonies. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's deep and youthfully reserved, with powdery tannins, succulent acids and chalky grip on the finish. RP
The 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with aromas of sweet berries, raw cocoa, loamy soil and incense. Medium to full-bodied, deep and elegantly muscular, it has lively acids, powdery tannins and a classically balanced, youthfully reserved profile. RP
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Chateau de la Tour Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru 2020
The 2020 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with aromas of wild berries and plums mingled with orange rind, raw cocoa and exotic spices. Full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, with lively acids and powdery tannins, it's seamless and elegant, its depth and plenitude of fruit harmoniously balanced by the wine's structural elements. RP