2013 Domaine Leroy, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

The 2013 Clos de Vougeot has a very complex bouquet that actually is like a “little brother” of the Richebourg. The palate is very structured with pure black and red berry fruit, a subtle marine influence with a captivating salinity towards the long, slightly masculine finish. This is one of the best you will find from the famous clos in 2013.

The 2013 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is still quite tight-knit and reserved, opening in the glass with aromas of cassis and wild plums, mingled with notions of smoked meats, incense, rich soil tones and peonies. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and textural, built around an ample chassis of rich and powdery tannins and underpinned by lively acids. This is a muscular young Clos Vougeot that's long and resonant, but which is at least a decade away from its peak, even if it's sufficiently refined to be approached earlier.

Broad and rich with lots of integrity. Rich and vibrant. As a Clos Vougeot this is quite amazing! Very juicy and complex with layered purple fruits. Fine tannins. Lots there. (JR)