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92
/ 100
Decanter -
92
/ 100
The Wine Advocate
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2018
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, Monthelie
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Scores
92 / 100"Near Volnay, Clou des Chênes sits high on the slope in calcium-rich marl soils. This parcel delivers a wine of inky dark concentration with lovely depth of ripe cassis fruit, stony minerality and plenty of tannic concentration on the palate. This transcends the typical Monthélie to achieve a substance and structure worthy of laying down for 10 to 20 years."
- Decanter
92 / 100
"(2017 vintage) Unfurling in the glass with aromas of wild berry fruit, woodsmoke, cassis and raw cocoa, the 2017 Monthélie 1er Cru Clou des Chênes is medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy, with a comparatively muscular chassis of fine but youthfully chewy tannin, lively acids and a sappy core of fruit, concluding with a chalky finish. This will reward some bottle age."
- The Wine Advocate
Tasting Notes
This is always the demure wine of the group; shy and subtle. A beautiful ruby/garnet colour, very lifted and bright. Very fine aromas, delicate - red fruit, strawberries, jellied cherries. Very fine, very attractive. This has considerable finesse and complexity. Lovely clarity and depth on the finish. Superb!
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity