Domaine de Montille Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2018
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Robert
Parker
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There is a wide range of styles of Clos-Vougeot given the differences in the sections of the vineyard and the winemakers' styles. Ours is focused on elegance rather than power, and we want to align our wine with those of "Les Amoureuses" and "Le Musigny". This finesse is carried by the force of the terroir of the upper part of Clos-Vougeot.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Muscular and introverted, de Montille's 2018 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru offers up aromas of plums, dark chocolate and rich soil tones that were partially masked by a touch of reduction when I tasted it. Medium to full-bodied, richly tannic and broad-shouldered, this is a classic Clos Vougeot in the making, and it will require some patience.
Barrel Sample: 92-94
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Robert
Parker
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Containing the largest Grand Cru in all of the Côte d’Or, Vougeot, the village, takes its name from the small stream flowing through it, called Vouge. Over three quarters of the village retains Grand Cru status, and a single vineyard at that: Clos de Vougeot (or simply, Clos Vougeot). Its mass—over 50 ha—retains the single name chiefly for historic reasons.
But today, Clos de Vougeot contains over 80 owners and shows significant soil and slope variations within its boundaries. The top, bordering Musigny and Grands Echezeaux, is calcareous and gravelly on oolitic limestone and exhibits wonderful drainage. The middle sections are limestone, gravel and clay with less of a slope. The lower part has little slant and is mostly made of clay. Historically the diverse parcels were blended but today the abundance of owners means that everyone has his own style. Exploring and understanding them is part of the allure of Clos de Vougeot.
In general a fine Clos de Vougeot when young will be dense and dark but juicy, with a pronounced austerity, and needs a good ten years to bring it to its full potential.