2013 Clos Vougeot
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Tasting notes
(from the climat Maupertuis): Bright red-ruby. Medicinal and minty nuances to the aromas of black cherry, violet and licorice; an essence of Clos Vougeot on the nose. Dense, sappy and backward, with black and blue fruit flavors supported by a firm tannic spine. In a distinctly masculine style. In fact, these négociant wines generally come across as more tannic than Forey's estate bottlings; they finished their malos later and may be bottled later as well.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2013 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet with vanilla-tinged red and black fruit vying for attention. The palate is well balanced with good density, quite solid, and just a little brusqueness on the finish. Not a bad Clos Vougeot, although I think Jean-Marie produced better négoçiant wines in this vintage.
Three casks from three different spots. Monpertuis. Has a really subtle top note and great depth. Really exciting – yet another great Clos Vougeot 2013! Firm and promising. Really excellent depth and breadth. So sophisticated and long term. (JR)
About the producer
Domaine Fourrier is located in the village of Gevrey-Chambertin. The estate has been run by Jean-Marie Fourrier since 1994, and has rapidly become one of the village’s most fashionable names, known for producing pure and transparent Pinot Noir.