Jean-Jacques Confuron, Clos Vougeot other_regions_italy There is a touch of

There is a touch of dryness in the endnote

This is evolving glacially and certainly much slower than I originally foresaw but it should be a stunner of a Clos de Vougeot when it finally reaches its peak

There's more austerity to this wine than in most vintages

although you do feel some of the extra heat of the vintage

Jean-Jacques Confuron, Clos Vougeot other_regions_italy There is a touch of(from 40+ year old vines situated at the very top of the hill hard by the Chteau). Noticeable but not dominant wood spice fights a bit with the otherwise well layered aromas of earth, plum and notably ripe dark berry fruit along with a touch of herbal character. There is excellent concentration to the suave and velvety middle weight flavors that exhibit the typical youthful austerity on the balanced and impressively persistent finale where the herbal