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Critics Ratings

‘Still a bit closed in on the nose. Good weight here and lots of energy. Rich, fullish body. Very good tannins. Balanced and vigorous and classy. Lovely finish.’ – Clive Coats MW, Decanter.com, 95/100 (Mar 2018)

‘Bright crimson. Sweet and nutty on the nose. Fragrant. A hint of cinnamon. Real delicacy too in terms of build although there is still some pretty fierce oak tannin on the finish. I wonder whether everything will finally come into balance?’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Jul 2010)

‘A discreet touch of wood frames strikingly complex, ripe, fresh and quite densely fruited earth suffused red Pinot aromas that lead to rich, full-bodied and textured flavors that exude an overt muscularity on the equally explosive finish where the integrated tannins confer a dusty mouth feel to the moderately austere finale. This is an extremely impressive effort but note that even more patience will be required.’ – Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, 94/100 (Jan 2011)

‘A dark, brooding style, exhibiting layered notes of cherry, flowers, spice and mineral etched upon a steel-girder construction. There's intensity and a saturation to the flavors, with a lively, linear aftertaste of fruit and mineral. Best from 2015 through 2035.’ – Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Nov 2011)

‘The 2008 Clos de Vougeot possesses notable energy and power, even if today it is quite reticent. The 2008 is a muscular, cool Clos de Vougeot laced with dark fruit. From time to time the wine’s inner perfume emerges, hinting at what awaits those who are disciplined enough to bury this wine in the deepest corner of the cellar.’ – Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (May 2011)