1991 Clos Vougeot

This has always been a very impressive wine and one that I have watched evolve since the wine's release. It has developed an interesting floral element to go with the regal, still entirely fresh fruit and earth notes and it remains completely primary on the nose, indeed even brooding. The flavors are big, rich and powerful and offer outstanding complexity and while the tannins are just beginning to soften, this remains a youngster with a bright future. This should offer an exceptionally wide drinking window and for perfectly stored bottles, it needs another ten years to really be at its peak. Multiple, and consistent, notes.

The bright ruby-colored 1991 Clos de Vougeot reveals hints of amber along the edge of the glass. Its aromatics are fresh and youthful, with spices, berries, roses, and exotic wood scents. Medium-to-full-bodied and firm, this blackberry and cassis-flavored wine remains backward and tight. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2010.