Joseph Drouhin, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2008

Joseph Drouhin, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2008(Drouhin owns . 91 ha in two parcels that are rarely blended as the lower portion is typically sold; 30% whole clusters). Here too there is a poached plum character to the slightly fresher nose of earth and soft wood nuances. There is good punch and solid density to the muscular medium weight plus flavors that coat the mouth on the lightly stony and youthfully austere finish. This is quite firm and will need extended patience. (90 93)2032+

) Harmony and complexity will still take time

The 2015 Le Petit Mouton feels a little closed on the nose

Asian spices

An outstanding wine

opulent and packed tight with blackberry preserves

black truffle and smoke that soar from the glass

powerful finish

perhaps Fonseca will serve you better this year

The fruit remains fabulously rich and vibrant from start to finish

white flowers and much greater weight than the 1999

An impressively complex nose offers up aromas of rose petals

no hard edges and incredible purity of fruit