Michel Gros, Clos Vougeot Grand Maupertuis

Michel Gros, Clos Vougeot Grand Maupertuis(from . 20 ha parcel; note that Gros uses the atypical spelling of Maupertuis, e. g. with the s on the end). A cool and restrained nose exhibits less obvious wood toast on the subtle mix of earth, plum and violet aromas. There is both good energy and lovely detail on the powerful and solidly constituted big bodied flavors that possess a more refined mouth feel than usual while displaying very fine persistence and complexity on the saline inflected and

with slow-building tannins

weight and richness if slightly less minerality on the medium weight flavors that deliver fine length on the naturally sweet and persistent finish

with a wide drinking window over the next 20 years

There is slightly more depth here than in the Pougets though it’s less fine as well

a more rounded

they will remove the Cabernet Franc from the label

all wrapped in an agreeably dry

white flower and stone scents that precede the energetic

softer-styled Galatrona was delicious to drink from day one but hasn’t lost any of its verve

Made by the incredibly talented Celia Welch

youthfully tannic finish

2% alcohol