Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Silky tannins, pure and expressive

2007

Started out rich, earthy, & meaty but faded over a few hours - many vicissitudes once the bottle was opened

Confrériedes Chevaliers du Tastevin; Chapitre des Prémices

Induction Class of 2018!🍾

Well, I did not expect to be tasting this on a Monday morning - but the Kermit Lynch tasting is always full of surprises with both steals and icons. This falls under the latter category. Structured by a backbone of dusty tannins and a pillar of acidity, this proves less austere than I am used to with young Méo wines. Medicinal cherry, ginger, tarragon, and earth. What a way to start the week.

Savory, concentrated cherries. Nicely integrated wood. Baking spice. Lovely.

Plush, yet lean, red fruits

Served at No. 3 and my highest pointed in this bracket of 6. Similar to #2 This is why one loves Burgundy. Lush and rich. Fills the palate. A pretty wine. Hard to fault. Soft tannins. All in balance. Could drink this now but will cellar for 15 years.

Perfect place. Needs about 60 mins.

Very succulent and lush, bold upfront fruits. Such an incredible treat. Thank you @Shawn R I only got a small pour and I felt like stealing someone’s glass to get more.