Y. Clerget, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2016 (from vines near Montmains)

(from vines near Montmains)

the 2016 is magnificent

While this is undeniably stylish and beautifully balanced

persistent and beautifully complex finish

but not crisp

Y. Clerget, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2016 (from vines near Montmains)(from a parcel of ~. 34 ha in Grand Maupertuis; vinified with 50% whole clusters). A notably floralinflected nose requires aggressive swirling to reveal its aromas of red currant, black cherry, plum and plenty of freshly turned earth character. The racy, intense and decidedly powerful large scaled flavors possess excellent detail on the finish that firms up very fast. Like the Rugiens this youthfully austere effort is not blessed with outstanding mid