Michele et Patrice Rion, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2017 Marked leafy aroma

Marked leafy aroma

I then inquired about the vinification

especially in a classic vintage such as this

the palate has a solid backbone of grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the impressive black fruit and savory layers

fresh and relatively dense mix of both red and blue pinot fruit is cut with discreet spice and floral nuances and in particular violet

Michele et Patrice Rion, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2017 Marked leafy aroma(from a purchase of fruit and vinified by the domaine). More moderate though hardly invisible wood serves as a less than neutral backdrop for the very pretty red currant, dark cherry aromas spiked with earth and a whiff of leather. There is fine volume and richness to the solidly dense full bodied flavors that possess an attractive texture, all wrapped in a powerful, very firm and lingering finish. This is an excellent effort and its relatively rare