2023, Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, GRANDS ECHÉZEAUX, Grand Cru, Magnum (1500ml)This is a brilliant wine in the constellation of top Vosne Romane Flagey Echzeaux grands crus. With 1. 44 hectares Mongeard Mugneret is the second largest owner. Deeper, more blackened ruby colour. Spicy, smokey cherry plum nose. Very expressive. Smooth soft red cherries. More dense mid palate. A little soft bitterness in the finish. Feel the concentration and power. Smooth tannins with lingering finish and notes of sous bois. Katharine Maude 14 04

The finish exerts a considerable grip and feels saline

with a conspicuous marine influence toward the finish that holds your interest

and it's a thoroughly enjoyable

2022 is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon

A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot aging in French oak barriques

aging for around 12 months in one-year-old French oak barriques

and this is a value pick

and a weight of fruit on the nose with a depth of darker berry fruit

It offers gorgeous texture and fine balance

violets and spices

supple tannins

beautiful Clos de Vougeot from Mongeard that ages exceptionally well