Gerard Raphet, Clos Vougeot Vv other_regions_italy (from Les Boirettes and Champ

(from Les Boirettes and Champ Jendreau)

2 ha parcel at the bottom section of the vineyard

90 ha parcel of 35 to 45 year old vines

There is excellent richness to the round and opulently textured medium-bodied flavors that coat the mouth on the firm

Gerard Raphet, Clos Vougeot Vv other_regions_italy (from Les Boirettes and Champ(from a tiny . 20 ha parcel of 100+ year old vines). This is the first wine to display any appreciable wood influence and even here its not intrusive and easily allows the ripe but fresh nose of red and dark currant, floral and newly turned earth scents to shine. There is excellent richness to the full bodied flavors that possess plenty of dry extract that also serves to buffer the moderately firm tannic spine on the balanced and persistent finish.