Denis Mortet - Clos-de-Vougeot 2016

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Containing the largest Grand Cru in all of the Côte d’Or, Vougeot, the village, takes its name from the small stream flowing through it, called Vouge. Over three quarters of the village retains Grand Cru status, and a single vineyard at that: Clos de Vougeot (or simply, Clos Vougeot). Its mass—over 50 ha—retains the single name chiefly for historic reasons.

But today, Clos de Vougeot contains over 80 owners and shows significant soil and slope variations within its boundaries. The top, bordering Musigny and Grands Echezeaux, is calcareous and gravelly on oolitic limestone and exhibits wonderful drainage. The middle sections are limestone, gravel and clay with less of a slope. The lower part has little slant and is mostly made of clay. Historically the diverse parcels were blended but today the abundance of owners means that everyone has his own style. Exploring and understanding them is part of the allure of Clos de Vougeot.

In general a fine Clos de Vougeot when young will be dense and dark but juicy, with a pronounced austerity, and needs a good ten years to bring it to its full potential.

Seventy percent of the production was lost in the 2016 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru that includes around 50% whole bunch and 70% new oak. Perhaps here I can just tell the stem addition more than on the crus from Gevrey, although I like the freshness and the floral scents that develop. The palate is ripe and generous at first, and then it becomes more precise and focused toward the second half and here I can barely tell the stem addition. Silky in texture with great length, this is a very endearing Clos de Vougeot.

 

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Price: $465.00

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Producer	Denis Mortet
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Clos Vougeot
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2016
Sku	11374
Size	750ml