Bouchard Pere et Fils, Clos Vougeot

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Clos Vougeot(from domaine owned fruit in two similarly sized parcels one at the top and the other at the bottom of the slope though the bottom was recently pulled up; note that there are often two cuves). Prominent levels of oak and menthol stop short of overshadowing the fresh aromas of both red and dark berries that are laced with an abundance of earth wisps. The powerful big bodied flavors possess fine mid palate density along with excellent punch while

With a few minutes of air pretty aromas of complex and cool red pinot fruit

(from a parcel of interplanted vines in a proportion of 60% gamay and 40% pinot)

concentrated

fruitcake and sandalwood over a core of preserved plums

the fruit slightly darker than its peers

powerful and structured

How you evaluate this will depend on what you most want in Port

black and blue fruit profile easily

Like the Rugiens this youthfully austere effort is not blessed with outstanding mid-palate density but it’s wellbalanced and harmonious and should age effortlessly yet be approachable after only 5 to 7 years if desired

This is a beautifully refined effort that is very Puligny in style

lilac and dark raspberry

It will be seven or eight years until it truly starts to blossom