There is a touch of herbal tea character to the overtly spicy, earthy and brooding nose that is composed primarily of dark currant scents. The vibrant, intense and broad-shouldered flavors possess outstanding mid-palate concentration while offering a highly seductive mouth feel which contrasts marked with the impressively complex and lingering finish where hints of bitter pit fruit and austerity appear. Not surprisingly this is still very much a baby and extended patience will be necessary if you wish to see this at its peak. 2030+

(94+ points) The 2013 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is still quite tight-knit and reserved, opening in the glass with aromas of cassis and wild plums, mingled with notions of smoked meats, incense, rich soil tones and peonies. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and textural, built around an ample chassis of rich and powdery tannins and underpinned by lively acids. This is a muscular young Clos Vougeot that's long and resonant, but which is at least a decade away from its peak, even if it's sufficiently refined to be approached earlier. - William Kelley