Lovely wine from patriarche — 6 months ago
2015 vintage. Away from the scene for more than a spell but back and in a big way. Aging gracefully and traditionally without bizarro global warming markers/disclaimers. Not expecting to be able to say that again for newer vintages in the region. Medium-bodied with a definite, and anticipated, Pommard punch. A splash of Chambolle-styled perfume/floral components for makeup and a dialing-down of the usual nonsense from the area lends more than a little harmony to the overall effort. This is coming along verry nicely. 3.8.23. — 2 years ago
Garnet with significant bricking. The nose is all savoury with umami, barbecue meat, and smoke. The palate is again dominated by savoury meatiness. Soy. Very elegant. Classic burgundy - bold and powerful flavours with ethereal weight. — 3 months ago
Was preferred suggestion, lovely Gamay, well structured, smooth, berries, a hint of tabac, minerals, VG — 2 years ago
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The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is well-defined on the nose with joyful brambly red fruit laced with crushed stone, certainly one of the more mineral-driven wines from the famed closed wall. There is an almost crystalline quality here. The palate is medium-bodied with a sense of strictness, fresh and quite sapid, not powerful yet taut, and has a finish that makes you want another sip. This is a 2020 that surpassed expectations. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2024)
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