Denis Mortet, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2018 which is surprising at close

which is surprising at close to 20 years of age

Firm reduction renders the nose unreadable at present

fleshy and ripe but missing the complexity of its peers

so that should be taken into consideration

A discreet touch of reduction still allows the earthy red berry and black cherry aromas to express themselves

Denis Mortet, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2018 which is surprising at close(from a . 32 ha parcel of vines just below those of Chteau de la Tour in the lower middle of the slope; 30% whole clusters and 80% new wood). Noticeable wood fights a bit with the very earthy mix of upper and lower register aromas that include red currant, raspberry, violet, plum and a whiff of the sauvage. The mid palate of the larger scaled flavors is supple and not especially dense though the austere finale tightens up substantially. Like the