2016 Olivier Bernstein Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
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Healthy dark red. Quite tight and youthfully unforthcoming on the nose, hinting at black cherry and licorice. Then juicy and imploded in the mouth, but showing atypical energy for young Clos Vougeot, with its dark fruit flavors sharpened by violet and stony minerality. Finishes firmly tannic, precise and very long, with a subtle coffee nuance. Should make a worthy follow-up to the superb 2015.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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80-year-old vines in the middle towards Vosne. Barrel sample. Rich, spicy nose. Very rich and layered. Calmer than some of his 2016s. Candied strawberries on the nose. Rich and rather round and beautiful. Sinews and without the drying finish. Lots of energy and ‘minerality.’ Long. (JR)
About the producer
Olivier Bernstein is among the most successful producers in Burgundy, setting the bar high for the growing number of micro-négociants in the region by producing wines that compete with those of the Côte d’Or’s finest domaines.