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

Monday night wine tasting

2005 Matrot Meursault 1er Cru BlagnyPale golden. Rich nose, butter, minerals, light smoky notes, apples and some yellow apples. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, minerals, elegant, detailed, nuanced, playful, intense, long finish. 93

1986 Château Haut Bailly
In neck fill. Ruby, brown orange rim, lots of sediments. Earthy, sous bois, figs, mint, cedar, wood polish and some exotic notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat hollow, dry and edgy finish, lacks fruit. Probably not optimal storage. 87

2001 Château La Conseillante
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, light exotic note, cassis, blackberries, touch of cigars and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins starting to let go, fruity, somewhat leaner, somewhat rounded texture, not the longest. Lovely nose, doesn't quite live up to it on the palate. 92

1999 Dominique Laurent Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, somewhat cloudy. Sous bois, whiff of red berries, tobacco, touch of chocolate on the nose. Getting more and more nuanced and scented with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh almost unripe red berries, quite full bodied, refreshing, not the most complex but intense, long and lively. 92

2012 Domaine Pellé Menetou-Salon Morogues Vignes de Ratier
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some peach notes, minerals, lightly floral. Fresh acidity, fruity, playful, lively, light passion fruit note, minerals, lemons, detailed, elegant, long. 93

1964 Momessin Aloxe-Corton
Pale ruby, brick rim. Earthy, figs and fairly oxidized nose, dead on the palate.

1983 Momessin Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Ruby garnet rim. Black tea and some fruits, think rooibos tea nose. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, lean and dry finish. 77

2001 Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Marechale
Bright ruby. Red berries, raspberries, fruity nose, fairly elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, woody, immense wood actually, totally dry finish. No chance in hell for the fruit to manage this. 82

2006 Aile d'Argent
Lemon yellow. Grapefruits, minerals, some vanilla, light peach note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, bit edgy, tropical fruits but has a bit up front oak. Burnt toast. Long burnt pop corn finish. Not my cup of tea. 86

1997 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
Pale golden. Apples, some tropical fruits, candied lemons, minerals, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed, playful, lively, lovely balance, starting to mature, long finish. 94

Two 2012's from Hudelot-Noellat

2012 Hudelot-Noellat Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Murgers
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant, detailed, lovely freshness on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner but elegant, fresh, detailed, somewhat spicey, refreshing and long. 90

2012 Hudelot-Noellat Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Elegant nose, scented, detailed, nuanced, red berries, floral, lovely. Layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, elegant, spices, long finish. 92

3 from Méo-Camuzet

2008 Méo-Camuzet Corton Clos Rognet
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant raspberries note, detailed and refreshing nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and detailed, long. 92

2007 Méo-Camuzet Corton Clos Rognet
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, elegant, nuanced, red berries,e legant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe, elegant, rounded, long. 91

2006 Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, fruity and fresh. Light floral and scented nose, still a bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, detailed, long finish. 93

20 Clos de Vougeot's tasted

All bottles double decanted before serving, tasted from Riedel Vinum Burgundy.

2007 Jean-Marc Millot Clos de VougeotBright pale ruby. Fresh nose, little bit lean and shut, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light, red berries, fresh and fruity if a bit lean, good length. 88

2006 Gros Frere Soeur Clos de Vougeot "Musigni"
Bright ruby. Tight, some spices, mint, little fruit, closed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, dry and woody, rustic, lacks fruit. Skinny. Bitter woody burnt spices finish. 83

2006 Hudelot-Noëllat Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, coffee, lacks some nuances and refinement. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner fruit, fairly elegant, red berries, lightly scented, long. 91

2006 Nicolas Potel Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Lightly scented, some floral notes and red berries, tight but opens up. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, quite intense, detailed, long finish. 90

2010 Bouchard Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, violets, elegant nose, detailed, refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, elegant, mouthwatering, red berries, refreshing, long. 93

2010 Faiveley Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant, bit spicy nose, fruity, some vanilla behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, red berries, elegant, bit firm mid palate and finish, somewhat spicey and vanilla, long, needs a few years. 92

2005 Château de Corton André Clos de Vougeot
Ruby. Some figs, sous bois, red berries,scented and spicey nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, fuller bodied but a bit dry finish, long. 90

2001 Chantal Lescure Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, garnet rim. Sous bois, spicey, mint, dentist office. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded mid palate but drying finish. 87

2005 De Montille Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Tight, scented, bright red fruits, light minerals note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, elegant and detailed, bit tight and firm, especially for the vintage, lovely. 92

2009 Denis Mortet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, vanilla, spices, red berries and some darker fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant but a bit up front oak, lots of spices, bit woody, peppery finish. Long. 91

2008 Lamarche Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Spices, red fruits, scented, firm nose, slight burnt note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity but tight, strawberries, fresh, redcurrants, long.  Bit all over the place, hollow. 88

2010 Lamarche Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, detailed, redcurrants and strawberries, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, red berries, bright fruit if leaner and firmer, bit tight, leaner finish. Not up to Echezeaux in the vintage. 91

2003 De Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens
Ruby. Dark fruits, cinnamon, fruity, bit ungainly nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, figs, leather, fresh but a bit warm and spicey finish, good length. 89

2010 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some dark fruits, fruity, ripe, light sous bois note, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark fruits, sweet notes, layered, intense, big, bit warm, somewhat alcoholic, rich and long. 93

2009 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui
Bright ruby. Ripe, some coffee, dark fruits, plums, spicey, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, sweet. Dark fruits, ripe, could have more freshness but fairly flirting, served on the chilled side. Long. 92

2008 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, slight vegetal note far back, pepper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, fresh, fruity, detailed, nuanced, elegant, ever so slightly hollow, long. 91

2002 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui
Towards ruby. Scented. Red berries, some sous bois, scented, detailed, elegant, layered, needs time to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, some sous bois, leaner, some spices and coffee, some mint, black tea, long finish. 93

2007 Domaine d'Eugiéne Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Some herbs, unripe strawberries, scented, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smoot if lean palate, eleagnt but a bit thin, good elngth. 89

2007 Meo Camuzet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, elegant and layered nose, some wood spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, elegant, detailed, bit lean but lovely, fresh and long. Lean all the way. 91

1986 Meo Camuzet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Figs, sous bois, earthy, not too complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs attack but lacks mid palate and finish, drying. 86

Five from Drouhin-Laroze

2012 Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Fruity, scented, some vanilla on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh but a bit easy going. 87

2012 Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Au Closeau
Bright ruby. Closed nose, some red berries and herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh and fruity, quite intense palate, good length. 89

2012 Drouhin-Laroze Chapelle-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Fruity, intense, fuller, scented, jasmin nose, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, richer, fresh and lively, quite intense, long. 91

2012 Drouhin-Laroze Clos de Vougeot
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, fruity, intense nose, not giving to much right now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, structured, lively and quite intense, long. 92-93

2012 Drouhin-Laroze Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Bright ruby. Scented, dark berries, floral, detailed, anise touch, brighter than the above. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, fresh, quite textured, typical of the vineyard, could be more refined, long. 93-94

Six 2012's from Daniel Rion

2012 Daniel Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Grandes Vignes
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, fairly detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant texture, rounded, good length. 88

2012 Daniel Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru les Hauts Pruliers
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, bit tight nose, doesn't give to much. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded texture, elegant, good length. 89

2012 Daniel Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Vignes Rondes
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh and fruity nose, almost flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and lively, elegant and long. 90

2012 Daniel Rion Vosne-Romanée
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, spicy, scented, charming nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lobely, good length. 89

2012 Daniel Rion Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Beaux Monts
Bright ruby. Red berries, spices, slightly scented nose, bit tight and holds on to its secrets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant and lively, long. 91

2012 Daniel Rion Clos Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, spices, some vanilla and barrel notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and elegant palate, lively, playful, fairly fruity, long. 92-93

2012 Echezeaux and Clos de Vougeot from Jacques Prieur

2012 Jacques Prieur Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, rounded, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant, structured finish, long. 92

2012 Jacques Prieur Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity, leaner palate and finish, long. 91

19 red Burgundy Grand Cru's tasted blind

Same as the whites posted yesterday, vintage and vineyard known, and that the wines were negoc bottlings. 

2011 Seguin-Manuel Corton
Bright ruby. Red berries, sous bois and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity if leaner palate, slightly herbal, good length. 89

2011 Famille Picard Corton Les Fiètres
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounder palate, fruity, bit more textured finish, long. 91

2011 Corton-Andre Corton Bressandes
Bright ruby. Leaner nose, red berries and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, bit rustic, long. 90

2011 Stéphane Brochard Corton Renardes
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, pure feel, floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, again floral, fairly detailed, elegant, long finish. 92

2011 Jacques Parent Corton Renardes
Bright ruby. Vanilla, floral, red berries, spicy nose, oak up front. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity but oaky, dry woody finish. 88

2011 Roux Père & Fils Corton Renardes
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, some sous bois, elegant if mature nose for the vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, more youthful palate, bit lean finish but fairly mouthwatering. 91

2011 Seguin-Manuel Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, floral, fairly detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, textured, intense, rich, fresh if a bit oaky finish. 91

2011 Jean-Claude Boisset Clos de la Roche
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, slightly on the ripe side, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, elegant and refreshing, quite playful but could be longer. Still lovely wine. 92

2011 Albert Bichot Clos de la Roche
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity and detailed nose, red berries, maybe a bit shut. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and long if a bit leaner. 93

2011 Louis Jadot Clos Saint-Denis
Bright ruby. Red berries, spices, vanilla, tighter nose, bit closed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, leaner, fresh, long. Needs time to show fully. 92

2011 Henri de Villamont Grand Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, and fairly detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and delicate, refreshing, lovely palate, mouthwatering, long. 91

2011 Joseph Drouhin Grand Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, scented, elegant nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh and detailed palate, bit textured, long. 93

2011 Jean-Claude Boisset Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, slightly herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and quite delicate, long and refreshing finish. 93

2011 Pierre Bourée & Fils Charmes Chambertin
Bright ruby. Leaner nose, fresh and fruity, slightly scented, bright fruit, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rougher texture, bit lean and skinny palate, oak shows a bit well in the finish and seemingly not enough fruit to handle it. An optimistic 90

2011 Louis Max Charmes Chambertin
Bright ruby. Bit herbal, red berries, fruity and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner palate, bit rustic, could be longer. 91

2011 Albert Bichot Latricières Chambertin
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented nose, fruity, and floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, quite delicate, long. 93

2011 Chanson Père & Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant, refreshing, detailed and spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively. Refreshing, bit oaky and textured that will need time, very long. 94

2011 Bouchard Père & Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Bright ruby. Scented, floral, fruity, elegant if a bit showy vanilla on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, fresh, bit biting texture, fruitier finish, long. Give it time. 93

2011 Maison Louis Latour Romanée-Saint-Vivant
Bright ruby. Red berries, detailed, elegant nose, floral and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, little bit oaky, fresh but could be more refined, very long finish. 94

Four 2012's from Meo-Camuzet

2012 Meo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented and elegant nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and elegant, good length. 89

2012 Meo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, elegant nose, spicy and floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and refreshing, lovely balance, long. 92

2012 Meo-Camuzet Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, floral, elegant and refined nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fruity, nuanced, fresh and very long. Charming. 94

2012 Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented and fruity nose, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, spicy, bit oaky mid palate, long. 93

Clos de Vougeot 08, 11 and 12 from Sylvain Lochet

2012 Sylvain Loichet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Fruity, floral, elegant, red berries nose, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, refreshing, long. 92

2011 Sylvain Loichet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, nuanced and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, rpunded texture, bit leaner palate, long. 91

2008 Sylvain Lochet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Spicy, barrel notes up front, fruity and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla palate, intense but overshadowed by oak and not the purest fruit. 89

Four 2012's from Mongeard-Mugneret

2012 Mongeard-Mugneret Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru En Orveaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, scented, floral and spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, bit herbal and leaner finish. 88

2012 Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, nuanced if leaner nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, leaner and nuanced, red currants finish, long. 92

2012 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, fruity and fairly intense, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant texture, long. 93

2012 Mongeard-Mugneret Grands-Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, herbs, bit leaner nose, slightly unripe feel to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruitier palate, elegant and more refined but again some herbal and somewhat unripe notes, leaner but long. 93

Superb 2012 Thiebault Liger-Belair Richebourg

I have lost my note on the 2012 Aux Reas....




2012 Thiebault Liger-Belair Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, herbs and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, leaner, some herbs, fresh, long. 90

2012 Thiebault Liger-Belair Richebourg
Ruby. Red berries, scented, nuanced and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and elegant, detailed, refined, very long. 94

Four 2012's from Francois Lamarche

2012 Francois Lamarche Vosne-Romanée
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices and slightly floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, slightly herbal, good length. 89

2012 Francois Lamarche Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts
Bright ruby. Red berries, herbal and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit herbal and somewhat edgy texture, long. 91

2012 Francois Lamarche Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity and somewhat more subdued nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity, could be longer. 91

2012 Francois Lamarche Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, floral and again a touch herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, redcurrants, long. 93

Some stunning 2012's from Anne Gros

2012 Anne Gros Vosne-Romanée La Barre
Ruby. Floral, vanilla and darker berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, vanilla finish. Good length. 88

2012 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, floral, nuanced and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, nuanced and refined, fruity finish, long. 91

2012 Anne Gros Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, nuanced nose, scented, detailed and floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, richer, textured, long. 95

2012 Anne Gros Richebourg
Bright ruby. Elegant, scented, detailed, fruity and nuanced nose, red berries, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant texture, superb balance, nuanced, fantastic length. 96

Clos de Vougeot and VV 2012 from Château de la Tour

2012 Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cuvée Classique
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, nuanced nose, somewhat tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity, fresh, bit herbal finish, long. 90

2012 Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Vielles Vignes
Bright ruby. Red and darker berries nose, spicy, vanilla, slight smoky note, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, intense and fuller bodied, long. 93

3 2012's from Drouhin

2012 Joseph Drouhin Vosne-Romanée
Bright ruby. Some red berries nose, light. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and light, lovely. 87

2012 Joseph Drouhin Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, some floral notes and subdued spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, detailed, long finish. 92

2011 Joseph Drouhin Grands-Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Herbs, redcurrants nose, lean. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, bit herbal palate, bit short. Thin overall. 89

2012 Clos Vougeot and 12 and 09 Grands Echezeaux from Henri de Villamont

2012 Henri de Villamont Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, elegant nose, slightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant if a bit short. 89

2012 Henri de Villamont Grands Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, fruity, detailed and spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, quite elegant. 91

2009 Henri de Villamont Grands Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Figs, red berries, anise and spices nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, anise and figs mixed with red fruits, long. 90

3 2012 Echezeaux and two Clos de Vougeots

2012 R. Dubois Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, long if a bit lean and herbal. 90

2012 Confuron Gindre F. Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Vanilla, spices, some red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner,  fruity, rounded, oaky finish. 88

2011 Coudray-Bizot Echezeaux
Pale ruby. Easy going nose, some floral notes and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and anonymous palate. 86

2012 Bouchard Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, detailed if a bit lean nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and nuanced, elegant, fresh if a bit short. 90

2012 Bouchard Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, spicy, fruity if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, fresh, again bit lean finish. 90

2012 Hudelot-Noellat Malconsorts, Clos Vougeot, RSV and Richebourg

2012 Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Malconsorts
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented if leaner nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and fresh, detailed, long. 93

2012 Hudelot-Noellat Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Fruity, scented, fairly detailed, slight herbal note on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, rounded palate, fresh, bit redcurrants finish, long. 92

2012 Hudelot-Noellat Romanée-Saint-Vivant
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, bit tight and closed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner, detailed, slightly herbal, long. 93

2012 Hudelot-Noellat Richebourg
Brigjt ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, nuanced and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounder palate, elegant fruit, detailed, fresh and long. 94