2022, Domaine de la Vougeraie, CLOS DE VOUGEOT, Grand CruThe 2022 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is very tight on the nose and has a tough time following the more expressive Corton Clos du Roi. It feels bashful and sultry. The palate is medium bodied with firm, slightly obdurate tannins, a bit static, with more flesh needed toward the finish. A bit over awed by other cuves from Vougeraie. 88 90 Neal Martin, Vinous. Drinking Window: 2026 2036

Ripeness is spot on

with lovely bright

crushed rocks and Indian spices with a waft of violets

cereal-tinged finish

The 2022 Haut-Bailly has a bouquet that compels you just to sit and contemplate

aniseed-tinged bouquet with plenty of ripe red berry fruit

From a blend of Très Girard

Bramble tones

more slate and pumice stone texture

a little "Dujac" in style

fresh with austerity but balanced by juice running through the palate

if not especially dense