The 2016 Christian Clerget Vougeot Les Petits Vougeot is a Pinot Noir originating from the Vougeot appellation in the Cote de Nuits sub-region of Burgundy, France. This red wine is produced by Christian Clerget and is bottled under a cork closure with an alcohol content of 13.5%.

This particular vintage did not complete its malolactic fermentation until September and had not been racked at the time of review, which contributes to its firm reduction on the nose. Despite this, the wine exhibits good freshness and vibrancy. The flavors are punchy and middle-weight, exuding a subtle minerality. The finish is linear and mildly austere, shaped by admirable fine-grained tannins.

Burghound provided a detailed review, scoring the wine at 92 points. They noted that the wine was "firmly reduced" but praised its "good freshness and vibrancy." The reviewer highlighted the wine’s "punchy middle weight flavors" and the "subtle minerality" on the finish. They also pointed out that the finish is "linear and mildly austere" and is shaped by "admirable fine-grained tannins." Burghound emphasized that this wine will benefit from a few years of cellaring to fully unwind, suggesting that patience will be rewarded.

In summary, the 2016 Christian Clerget Vougeot Les Petits Vougeot is a structured and vibrant Pinot Noir that showcases the nuanced characteristics of its Burgundy origins. While it currently shows some reduction, it holds promise for development and improvement with additional cellaring. This wine is recommended for those who appreciate finely-tuned tannins and are willing to wait for the wine to reach its full potential.