Y. Clerget, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2016 50% Pinot Noir and 10%

50% Pinot Noir and 10% red wine from the Valofroy vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

(from vines near Montmains)

the 2016 is magnificent

persistent and beautifully complex finish

and if you push me

Y. Clerget, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2016 50% Pinot Noir and 10%(from a parcel of ~. 34 ha in Grand Maupertuis; vinified with 50% whole clusters). A notably floralinflected nose requires aggressive swirling to reveal its aromas of red currant, black cherry, plum and plenty of freshly turned earth character. The racy, intense and decidedly powerful large scaled flavors possess excellent detail on the finish that firms up very fast. Like the Rugiens this youthfully austere effort is not blessed with outstanding mid