Vougeot “Le Clos du Prieuré” Blanc Monopole Reviews

A hint of pain grillé is discernible on the more refined nose that displays essence of pear, citrus and white floral aromas. The refinement exhibited by the nose continues onto the textured and attractively intense medium-bodied flavors that possess a discreet minerality on the balanced, delicious and lingering finish. This is really quite good and worth a look. (89-91)/2016+

There is just enough wood to notice on the ever-so-slightly reduced nose so I would suggest giving this 15 to 20 minutes of air if you’re going to try a bottle in its youth. There is an undercurrent of minerality that adds lift to the delicious, round and supple medium weight flavors that possess good punch and detail on the crisp, dry and clean citrus-infused finish that again offers good persistence if only moderate depth. 88/2016+

Here too there is just enough wood to notice on the agreeably layered nose that features notes of apple, pear and a touch of exotic fruit. There is an undercurrent of minerality that adds lift to the delicious, round and supple medium weight flavors that possess good punch and detail on the dry and clean finish that again offers good persistence if only moderate depth.

Toast, pastry and peach flavors predominate, with hints of lemon and mineral. This is vibrant and lightweight, showing intensity and persistence. Leesy aftertaste. Drink now through 2015. 407 cases made. –BS

A mildly exotic nose speaks of mostly dried yellow fruit that is trimmed in citrus zest and melon notes. The forward, round and quite supple flavors are already delicious and approachable with reasonably good depth and length. This easy-to-like effort is already drinking well.

Moderate reduction knocks down the nose though there is good energy to the delicious citrus-infused flavors that are delicious and quite dry on the acceptably long finish. To enjoy young. (86-89)/2012+

Moderate reduction knocks down the nose though there is good energy to the delicious citrus-infused flavors that are delicious and quite dry on the acceptably long finish. To enjoy young. (86-89)/2012+