Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2019Medium ruby garnet, already showing early maturity at the rim; translucent and glowing, reflecting a poised evolution in bottle. The nose is deeply complex: black cherry, cassis and dried plum now shifting into compote and fig like richness, layered with emerging tertiary notes. Truffle is already a defining force, joined by cured leather, tobacco, forest floor, dried mushroom, and a subtle incense like smokiness. The palate is seamless and fully

apricots) and a velvety texture

opulent and full-bodied in the mouth

and earthy forest floor emerge

It possesses a highly beguiling underlying tension

undoubtedly one of the stars of the vintage

I still maintain that it will need three years in bottle just to soften the tannins

2020 is the third vintage in a row grown in warm sunny conditions

Grape Variety: 70% Grenache

On the palate

and weightless in texture

Ratings: BH 90

the wine displays refined power and detailed precision rather than overt concentration