(93-95) The 2015 Clos Vougeot le Grand Maupertui has a distinctly more floral bouquet than many others than I tasted from barrel, iris and crushed violet petals infusing the black cherry and blueberry fruit. I admire the precision and terroir expression here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe, red and black fruit, a hint of mulberry and white pepper developing in the glass. It has a grainy texture, firm structure and natural balance and poise on the sustained finish. Persistent in the mouth, this is an excellent Clos Vougeot from Anne Gros. -Neal Martin

(89-92) The wood treatment is more subtle though by no means invisible on the earthy and softly spicy aromas of cassis, plum and forest floor nuances. There is even better volume on the succulent yet firm big-bodied flavors that culminate in a powerful and long if moderately rustic and noticeable warm finale. In contrast to the prior wines this will need at least a few years of bottle age first as the structure is definitely more prominent.