Clos Vougeot Domaine d'Eugenie 2014 (750ML)

"""The 2014 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru was showing just a touch of reduction on the nose like the Aux Brûlées. The palate is masculine, structured, almost austere, with chalky tannins. I hope it develops a little more flesh towards the finish to fill in the gaps between the framework. It does gain harmony in the glass so I will be intrigued to taste this in bottle...89-91"" WA 12/15"

The softly reduced nose appears to be ripe and that impression is enhanced by the ripeness displayed by the bold, concentrated and robust broad-shouldered flavors that really vibrate on the complex and hugely long finish. I very much like the delivery as this is the epitome of power without weight but it's more refined than most examples though refined does not mean ageworthy as this will need plenty of cellaring to arrive at its peak...92-95 BH 01/16