Clos de Vougeot tasting at Clos de Vougeot, March 2014. TN's has been published in Vin & Brennevin

2003 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, garnet rim. Some prunes, figs. Scented, detailed and elegant nose, surprisingly evolved. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, figs and dades, sweet note to it, long and spicy finish. 92

2003 Daniel Rion Clos de Vougeot
Ruby. Scented, red berries, figs, elegant nose, nunaced and detailed. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, figs and plums, fruity, more tannic finish, bit grippy, long. 91

2003 Arnoux-Lachaux Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, garnet rim. Spicy. Scented and detailed nose, more mature than the first two 03's in this flight. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, some oak tannins comes in and bites, bit short finish. 89

2002 Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, brick rim. Figs, plums, spices, leaner nose, quite mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some unripe and fresh raspberries, elegant if leaner palate, fresh if not that complex, more youthful palate than jose, long and savory. 91

2002 Armelle & Bernard Rion Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Fruity, nuanced, mature nose, figs and prunes. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, figs and prunes, more easy going palate, fresh ig a bit short, drink within a few years. 88

2002 Jacques Prieur Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, minerals and still some oak on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively palate, fruity if grippy, long finish. Wait five more years. 92

2001 J. Grivot Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Ruby, thin garnet rim. Red berries, scented, elegant and nuanced nose, some spices, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, fresh if somewhat drier finish, bit oaky, has it got the fruit for it? 91

2000 Michel Gros Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, less intense nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and leaner palate, redcurrants, fresh finish, bit short. 89

2000 Mugneret- Gibourg Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Some figs, prunes, red berries note, ever so slightly spicy and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and fresh, leaner body and texture, long finish. 91

1999 Albert Bichot Clos Frantin Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Spicy, vanilla, toast and some red berries hiding behind it all on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh, redcurrants, bit oaky texture, bit short. 88

1999 Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, thin garnet rim. Subdued nose, red berries, spices, some floral notes and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, dark berries and still a bit oaky. Falls off a bit in the finish, the fruit can't quite handle it. 91

1999 R. Dubois & Fils Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, figs and slightly dusty nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruitier palate if leaner, very mature, slightly dusty finish, drink soon. 88

1999 Joseph Drouhin Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Floral, scented, figs, prunes and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and refreshing, detailed, little bit oaky still in the finish, long. 92

1998 Faiveley Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, thin brick rim. Figs, prunes, slightly floral, bit easy going nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, slightly biting finish, structured, long but also a bit drying. 90

1996 Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Bright garnet. Red berries, elegant nose, maturing, minerals, ever so slightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, detailed, nuanced, fresh, long and elegant finish. 94

1987 Gros Frère & Soeur Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Ruby, brick rim. Some figs, red berries, leather, black tea nose, mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner palate and body, almost scented in the mouth, fairly nuanced, bit lean but elegant finish. Drink while it gives this much pleasure. 91