2013 Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy

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2013 Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru, Domaine de la Vougeraie, BurgundyThe harvest began with whites on 26th September, before the rain, then the reds were brought in during less good weather, with sorting necessary. The stems were ripe enough to allow for whole bunch vinification, and Pierre has chosen the soft pedal in 2013: not much punching down, more an infusion approach, less new wood and perhaps a shorter time in barrel. Pierre can see some elements of 2008 but with more weight, more flattering wines overall.

the first characteristic one notices is the extraordinary floral component as well as the sweet black currant fruit allied to full-bodied richness

The crescendo of aromas in this whisky begins with musty hessian and attics before rising into honey-soaked pineapple and peaches

is a testament to quality and value

This is a massive Pichon softened by a silky texture and velvety finish

It remains one of the growing season's standouts and replicates previous showings just the week earlier and in January

Readers who can find the 2012 should not hesitate

ripe and concentrated nose with the merest suggestion of cinnamon

La Geynale is a four hectare south-facing vineyard perched immediately above the village and made up of soils of granite and crumbled loess

which keeps the whole thing tasting dry

com (June 2022)

com (January 2016)

yet the palate is defined by the crystalline edges and vibrant energy