Jean Grivot Clos De Vougeot 2018 (750ML)

93-96 JM / 93-95 VM / 94 BH / 17+JR

 Ripe red purple colour, the nose hardly speaking yet. This is a big boy but in balance, with a sweet dark fruit, not quite sure if it goes all the way through. Quiet today but with lots of potential. Tasted: November 2019 Jasper Morris – Inside Burgundy

The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru showed just a little reduction on the nose, but that blows away with modest swirling to reveal blackberries, raspberry coulis, touches of melted tar and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip. It displays a fine crescendo in the mouth, until it reaches the effervescent finish. A tang of blood orange and brown spice lingers on the aftertaste.-- Neal Martin – Vinous Media

Mid crimson. Ripe, sweet dark-red fruits. Ripe but fresh. On the palate, tighter and less generous than I expected from the nose, fresh and dry and athletic in build. Needs time. (JH) JancisRobinson.com