Lucien Le Moine Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023 750ml

91-94 Ripe yet appealing fresh aromas of black cherry, just crushed plum and newly turned earth are complemented by delicious and generously proportioned medium weight flavors that are at once succulent but punchy, all wrapped in a compact, youthfully austere and impressively long finale. Like many of the wines in the range, this will need better depth to achieve the upper end of my projected range so at least some patience is recommended.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Nuits
• Sub Appellation: Vougeot
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 14.0%

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.