(BH92-95 points) This is slightly riper with hints of menthol to the densely fruited nose of cassis, plum and black berry liqueur aromas. There is a high degree of phenolic maturity to the structural elements that shape the very rich, mouth coating and hugely long finish. While this is not quite as youthfully austere as it usually is, it's still going to require close to 20 years of cellar time so this is by no means forward. Once again, the quality is exceptional and this is another wine that could match, or even surpass, its 2005 counterpart.

The 2010 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a pure, crisp, red cherry and cranberry-scented bouquet with wilted rose petals and incense developing in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with real depth and beautifully integrated oak. With a structured, gentle grip and a lovely judicious touch of black pepper toward the finish, this fans out wonderfully - a really classy Clos Vougeot through and through. Tasted at the Clos Vougeot tasting at Château de la Tour. -- Neal Martin