Henri Boillot, Clos Vougeot

Henri Boillot, Clos Vougeot(from a ~. 34 ha parcel in Grand Maupertuis). This plays right on the edge of volatile acidity with its nose of poached plum, black raspberry and warm earth. The middle weight flavors are not especially dense but do possess a highly attractive mouthfeel while displaying good power on the bitter cherry pit inflected finish. This moderately firm effort is somewhat awkward at present, but I suspect that it will recover with age.

with excellent clarity to its pear and orange flavors

the fruit is often sensational

then fleshier on the mid-palate

rustic and bitter cherry-inflected finish that is a bit clipped

a worthy follow up to the 2010

beautifully ripe tannins and bold freshness

I can only imagine how proud Giovanni Conterno would be if he could see (and taste

This is the 13th edition that Vietti has come out with

Mossy aromas plus baked cherry and a touch of graphite – lovely classic claret aromas without any hint of austerity – this is generous

7 ha holding which makes Bouchard the largest owner)

As is usually the case

An expressive and exceptionally pretty nose speaks of wild red berry fruit liqueur aromas that marry into pure