Clarity - Vienna, Virginia
Tasted Friday, June 21, 2019 by dcwino with 285 views
This was the third of the five sessions. Six of us gathered at our usual spot, Clarity in Vienna, Virginia.
The third session hasn’t changed my impression of being angry and bitter, i.e. coiled, acidic and a bit rough. I believe the 96s will eventually blossom in another decade or two when more tertiary notes emerge and the acidity and tannins become better integrated.
Other than the Leroy, they were pedestrian.
This was very pure and energetic.
Better than the first flight but still hoping for a bit more.
This was ripe but focused.
The Hubert Lignier was corked which was unfortunate. I really liked the Dujac.
This was an educational and fun evening. My hope is that the 96s will mature like the 75 Bordeauxs.
1996 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Clos Vougeot 87 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Very subdued nose, sour red fruit, sour cherry, stewed tomato, a hint of oxidation, mushroom, sous bois, soy and earth. Very angular palate, muted earthy red fruit, strong acidity, earthy mineral and an abrupt finish. Apparently, this was the last Clos Vougeot made by the domaine. Pretty disappointing, absolutely avoid in lieu of the current pricing.
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1996 Domaine Jean Grivot Clos Vougeot 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Medium expressive nose displaying concentrated black fruit, blackberry, black cherry, smoked meat and earth. Very good concentration, packed rich black fruit, bright acidity, earthy mineral, noticeable but fine tannins and a medium to long concentrated black fruit driven finish. For my palate, the overall expression is rich yet masculine. Still needs time.
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1996 Joseph Drouhin Clos Vougeot 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Medium expressive nose displaying bright sweet red fruit, strawberry candy, fresh raspberry, coffee, sap and limestone dust. Fully integrated yet youthful palate, finely layered bright red fruit, slightly lean, bright acidity, good limestone mineral, a hint of fine tannins and a medium to long bright red fruit driven finish. Good showing.
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1996 Domaine Leroy Clos Vougeot 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Beautifully mature expressive nose displaying ripe slightly dry red fruit, cherry, strawberry jam, dry cherry, sous bois, grilled cep, roasted coffee bean, stem, sap, cinnamon and limestone mineral. Fully integrated palate, nicely layered concentrated red fruit, unctuous and rich, bright acidity, good mineral presence, a hint of fine tannins and a long sweet red fruit driven finish with a hint of roasted coffee bean and sous bois at the end. Drinking beautifully.
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1996 Domaine Anne Gros Clos Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui Flawed
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Strong VA, bright red fruit.
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1996 Domaine Château De La Tour Clos Vougeot 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Medium expressive nose displaying sweet red fruit, raspberry, cherry, soy, a hint of cigarette ash and limestone mineral. Fully integrated palate, packed sweet red fruit, bright acidity, good mineral presence and a medium to long bright red fruit driven finish. Perhaps the second most concentrated CV after the Leroy. Nice showing.
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