Vougeraie, Corton Clos Roi Vintage:2015 (93-96)/2024+

(93-96)/2024+

As is virtually always the case

This is an interesting wine at present as the nose is open yet the palate impression is compact and quite closed

buffers the exceptionally firm though not hard or even especially rustic tannins shaping the strikingly long finish that displays the same dazzling complexity as the nose

I very much like the mouth feel of the middle weight plus flavors as the abundant dry extract coats the firm supporting tannin spine and pushes it to the background

Vougeraie, Corton Clos Roi Vintage:2015 (93-96)/2024+A discreet application of wood easily allows the fresh, earthy, herbal tea and sauvage scented nose of red and dark pinot fruit to shine. As one would expect the big bodied flavors possess plenty of size, weight and punch along with solid power and mid palate concentration that adds to the appeal of the beautifully long and mouth coating finish. This is not particularly complex at present but there is so much development potential in evidence that