2016 Joseph Drouhin, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 6x75cl

Joseph Drouhin

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 93-95

Drink To: 2022-2045

With 80 hectares, the Joseph Drouhin Domaine is one of the largest estates in the region. It owns vineyards in all of Burgundy: Chablis, Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise. It is comprised of a majority of Premier and Grand Crus, planted with the two Burgundian grape varietals, pinot noir and chardonnay. The Domaine was put together through the years, thanks to judicious purchases and agreements between families. Some vineyards are among the most famous in Burgundy, such as Clos des Mouches, Musigny, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, etc. The Montrachet Grand Cru, Marquis de Laguiche is in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, the estate of the Marquis de Laguiche is entirely located on the Puligny side of the appellation. The wine is fruity with very beautiful acidities and offer a great aromatic complexity. Despite the hot temperatures of summer, they are well-balanced, supported by freshness. The premiers crus and grands crus are still ageing on lees, they take their time but undeniably gain in fullness, richness and aromatic complexity.
£1,164.00 IN BOND

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CRITIC REVIEWS

92
Neal Martin

The 2016 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a pastille-like bouquet with red cherries, kirsch and orange sorbet aromas, pretty if just missing a little complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, good substance and grip, fanning out gently towards the mineral-driven finish with a dash of spice on the aftertaste. This Clos de Vougeot improves with aeration and ends up being rather lovely. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.

93-95
Neal Martin

"The 2016 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru felt just a little disjointed compared to its peers at first and will hopefully gain more cohesion during the remainder of its elevage. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, raspberry preserve and cranberry tinged with white pepper, long in the mouth with a structured finish that bodes well for the future. Wait for the aromatics to get their act together, and you will have a very fine Clos de Vougeot that I suspect will rank alongside their 2015, if not surpass it."

16.5
JancisRobinson.com

Cask sample. 16 months in oak, of which 40% new. 10% whole cluster. Two parcels, one closer to the road, but they do not blend the parcels. Lower part often sold. Darker than most wines in this Drouhin line-up and with oak sweetness mixed in with the dark-red fruit. Floral - violets? - and richly generous in fruit. Rounded though firmly structured. Tougher than some. (JH)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Burgundy

SUB REGION

Clos de Vougeot

VINTAGE

2016

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

6x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

93-95

DRINK TO

2022-2045

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