Vougeot 1er Cru “Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot” Monopole Reviews

More restricted and tense than the 2013, and more aristocratic as well, this starts out with floral notes of white roses, orange pith and lime pith, presented with red-wine intensity. Earthy and sleek, this opens with air to briny minerality, while remaining tightly clenched. A touch of sweetness fleshes out the structural grip, hinting at the roseate flavors that should develop with bottle age. This has the energy to last.

Rich, supple and seamless, featuring lemon, peach, apple, mineral and spice flavors. Balanced on the bright side, with fine length. Drink now through 2020. –BS

A hint of pain grillé is discernable on the refined nose that displays essence of pear, citrus, petrol and soft white florarl aromas. The refinement exhibited by the nose continues onto the textured and attractivley intense medium-bodied flavors that possess a discreet minerality on the balanced, delicious and lingering finish. This forward effort should drink well young. 

GOLD

GOLD

Pears, white flowers and quince meld together in the 2012 Vougeot Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot. This is another rich, inviting white with lovely resonance and an inviting, soft personality beautifully suited to near-term drinking. The oak still needs to becom