2018 Clos Vougeot
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Muscular and introverted, de Montille's 2018 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru offers up aromas of plums, dark chocolate and rich soil tones that were partially masked by a touch of reduction when I tasted it. Medium to full-bodied, richly tannic and broad-shouldered, this is a classic Clos Vougeot in the making, and it will require some patience.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Containing 50% whole cluster, the 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru underwent a late malolactic, not finishing until September. It has a refined, menthol-tinged bouquet that feels quite complex and focused, incense aromas developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a little graphite developing toward the precise, sustained finish. It needs a little more flesh and grip on the finish, but otherwise this is a finely crafted Clos de Vougeot.
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.