Here a reluctant nose is similar to that of the regular cuvée though with slightly better complexity plus a hint of wood toast. There is both good vibrancy and density to the beautifully detailed and substantially scaled flavors that possess plenty of sappy dry extract that coat the palate on the very firmly structured if once again noticeably warm finale. This is more promising and is likely to age slowly.

The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru comes from vines planted in 1927, 1970 and 1990. The wine shows more red fruit than the regular cuvée, with sous-bois and scents of black truffle. Just a hint of red cherries emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with very pliant tannins. Plush, generous and fleshy the Vieilles Vignes has a very pure and silky finish. Just seeking a little more grip. I like this, but I would have added a little more whole bunches, as it was done in the following vintage. - Neal Martin

Perfumed and lush, this red exudes smoky black cherry, blackberry and violet flavors. Reveals iron, sandalwood, leather and spice notes, which add depth as this evolves on the palate. Just a touch hot, with fine length and detail in the end. Best from 2026 through 2043.