2016 Chablis Bougros
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The 2016 Chablis Bougros Grand Cru, the smallest of Drouhin-Vaudon’s Crus at 0.4-ha, is more straightforward than the Vaudésir, and a little introspective at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied and perhaps the richest of the domaine's 2016s, and as such, it does not quite deliver the same level of precision as either the other two Grand Crus.
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Neal Martin
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Notes of green apple, pear, citrus zest and subtle spice introduce the 2016 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros, a full-bodied, satiny wine that's almost unctuously textural and is rich and gourmand in profile, with good concentration and depth. It's a lavish, dramatic Bougros that will never rank as a great vintage but which will deliver a great deal of immediate pleasure.
(still on its lees, like the Vaudésir): Bright, light yellow. Very spicy aromas of ripe apple and white flowers. Broad, savory, appley wine with an inviting touch of sweetness. Not hugely concentrated or filled in. Finishes with saline and white pepper notes. Production here was about 33 hectoliters per hectare.
About the producer
Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.