2009 Lucien LeMoine Clos Vougeot Grand cru

Here’s the Tanzer review:

‘Good deep red. Exotic perfume of candied red fruits, lavender and marzipan, with a whiff of peach syrup; the opposite of brutal! Silky and lush on entry, with flavors similar to the aromas. Then shuts down on the back end, finishing with substantial tannic clout. This will need considerable bottle aging.’ 91-94 points

Here’s the Burghound review:

‘ Moderate reduction hides everything but the intense earthy character that also extends to the quite serious, precise and extract-rich flavors that are supported by phenolically mature and extremely firm tannins as well as an extremely ripe mocha-suffused and mouth coating finish that is youthfully austere.’ 91-94 points