Offering up a deep bouquet of wild berries, cassis and plums mingled with grilled game, spices and woodsmoke, Domaine de la Vougeraie's 2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is full-bodied, ample and enveloping, its textural attack segueing into a voluminous mid-palate that's framed by ripe acids and velvety, almost melting tannins. While some bottle age will be rewarded, this is a very accessible Clos de Vougeot that's more about amplitude and finesse than overt structure.

The 2017 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru has a very floral, rose-petal-scented bouquet, quite flamboyant and impressively delineated, yet it just lacks a bit of grace. The palate is sweet and candied with saturated tannins and fine acidity, but comes across a little monotone on the creamy-textured finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.