(91-94) Generous wood all but dominates the red berry aromas and is enough to blur the nuance. There is better mid-palate density to the broad-shouldered and powerful flavors that possess excellent depth and persistence on the balanced and youthfully austere finish where the wood resurfaces. While this is definitely oaky, on the plus side there is much better than average concentration in the context of what is typical for the 2017 vintage.

This old vine cuvée is picked second at the château, before the Cuvée Classique and after the Hommage. It sees 100% stems and 100% new wood, producing a bold, rich, ripely textured Clos de Vougeot showing plenty of tannic backbone, spicy bramble and summer trifle fruit, with enough acidity for balance. Drinking Window 2024 - 2030 Read more at https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/burgundy/chateau-de-la-tour-vieilles-vignes-clos-de-vougeot-grand-25999#4aFioYKceqz8WJp1.99

Flashy, this red offers flamboyant oak and exotic Asian spice aromas and flavors draped over ripe cherry and plum fruit. It's harmonious and there are no edges, so give this time to integrate more fully. Shows terrific length. Best from 2024 through 2042. — B.S.