Deeper red-ruby color than the regular cuvée . Riper aromas of blackcurrant, licorice and menthol, along with a tarry nuance. Sweet, plush and deep; considerably more tactile than the regular Clos-Vougeot (this is 13. 5% natural alcohol). Saline, concentrated wine with a chewy quality and an almost chocolatey ripeness. This will merit a score at the high end of my projected range if it develops more personality during its final months of élevage . This cuvée includes the Homage a Jean Morin fruit in 2014. It was previously made from just one parcel of old vines but as of 2014 includes the estate's oldest vines in all of its parcels in Clos-Vougeot.

Like the cuvée classique, very ripe, almost but not quite overripe – ie there’s some dried cherry here too. Deep, rich and velvety even though the tannins are wall-to-wall at the moment. This does have more concentration but I prefer the cuvée classique for the price. (JH)