2023 Domaine de la Vougeraie Corton Le Clos du Roi Grand Cru

Other Reviews...
Firm reduction overshadows the fruit at present. Once again the mouthfeel of the suave and caressing medium-bodied flavors is quite sleek as the supporting tannins are dense but fine on the lingering and balanced if youthfully austere and compact finish. At least some patience strongly advised. Drink through 2035+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

The 2023 Corton Le Clos du Roi Grand Cru includes 20% whole bunches. This has a racy bouquet with vivacious red cherries and strawberry fruit, a little…unruly compared to the excellent 2022 last year. Fun, but maybe missing a little nobility. The palate is well balanced with a sweet and slightly candied entry. Vanilla extract infuses the red fruit, with the imprimatur of the wood more conspicuous toward the finish compared to other cuvées from Vougeraie. Broach this before the 2022. Drink 2027-2042.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

There’s a gentle, graceful and pure nature to this wine, with aromas of bright red berries, rose petals, crushed river stones, rainforest scrub and ferrous earth. The palate is nervy and tense, with fine boned tannins, bright acidity and a minerally, mouthwatering finish. This is such a pure expression of pinot noir with complete clarity and focus. Pure class with old-vine character from a vineyard planted in 1951. Drink or hold.
97 points
Ryan Montgomery - JamesSuckling.com

A fuller ruby to crimson. Ripe fruit is evident on the nose, but most attractive. No more than medium plus density, and interesting how the 20% whole bunch vinification shows its character a lot this year. A bouquet to spend a good long time over. A sweetly harmonious floral finish, with a refined structure. Ripe fruit but it really works. Drink from 2030-2037.
92-95 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy