Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot 2011
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Serve with roasted or sauced red meat, pheasant, venison or other large game and medium-strength cheeses such as Camembert.
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The 2011 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a fragrant, well-defined bouquet with pure fresh strawberry, Morello cherry and citrus aromas. The palate is well-balanced with a fine grip, good weight, more comes across more masculine than the nose suggests, but with a firm confident finish. Good aging potential here. Drink 2015-2030.
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