Gerard Raphet, Clos Vougeot Vv other_regions although it naturally does not

although it naturally does not offer the finesse or nuance of the very best years

Here the slightly less elegant and more deeply pitched nose offers up an attractively fresh and well-layered array of cherry

spice and discreet wood nuances

There are differences in texture between the two years

toasty bouquet of mirabelle

Gerard Raphet, Clos Vougeot Vv other_regions although it naturally does not(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.