Y. Clerget, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2016 the 2016 is magnificent

the 2016 is magnificent

As good as this is though

but not crisp

persistent and beautifully complex finish

50% Pinot Noir and 10% red wine from the Valofroy vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

Y. Clerget, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2016 the 2016 is magnificent(from a parcel of ~. 34 ha in Grand Maupertuis; vinified with 50% whole clusters). A notably floralinflected nose requires aggressive swirling to reveal its aromas of red currant, black cherry, plum and plenty of freshly turned earth character. The racy, intense and decidedly powerful large scaled flavors possess excellent detail on the finish that firms up very fast. Like the Rugiens this youthfully austere effort is not blessed with outstanding mid