The 2020 Domaine Denis Mortet Clos de Vougeot is a Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundy region in France, specifically the Cote de Nuits sub-region in the Vougeot appellation. This wine is a product of the esteemed Domaine Denis Mortet and is presented in a 750ml bottle with a cork closure. It has an alcohol content of 13.5%.
This vintage has been met with substantial acclaim from wine critics, with several excellent reviews highlighting its notable qualities. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 95 points, describing it as a wine that "mingles aromas of sweet red berries and plums with hints of exotic spices, violets, rose petals, musk, and orange rind." Reviewer WK further praised its "full-bodied, velvety, and seamless" character, emphasizing its "deep and concentrated" nature along with "lively acids and beautifully ripe tannins," culminating in "a long, peony-inflected finish."
Jasper Morris from Inside Burgundy gave an even higher score of 98 points, noting that this wine has "a really fine elegant bouquet for Clos Vougeot" and is "an outstanding example" of its kind. Morris highlighted the wine's potential, stating that it "builds beautifully on the palate" and that its fruit "goes on and on," showcasing "such class while keeping all the structure." He concluded by mentioning the lingering finish that stayed with him minutes later, expressing regret at having to spit it out.
Vinous, represented by Neal Martin, also praised the 2020 Clos de Vougeot with a score of 96 points. Martin pointed out that the wine, matured with 50% whole bunch and 20% new oak, has a "broody bouquet, more bashful and closed at the moment." He noted the medium-bodied palate with "sappy red fruit" and a "quite compelling finish" marked by white and black pepper, suggesting that it will need time to fully open up and reveal its sophistication.
Lastly, Burghound offered a score of 94 points, noting the presence of "plenty of floral influence" and "wild red and dark berries" on the nose, along with "earth and humus nuances." The review praised the wine's "excellent volume and richness" and its "beguiling texture on the lingering and balanced finale," advising patience for those who choose to cellar it for the long term.
Overall, the 2020 Domaine Denis Mortet Clos de Vougeot is a highly regarded Pinot Noir with a promising future, recognized for its complexity, elegance, and potential for aging.