2023, Domaine de la Vougeraie, VOUGEOT, 1er Cru, 'Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot'The 2023 Vougeot 1er Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot has a lovely bouquet with apple blossom, wild honey and light Clementine scents that are very well defined. The palate is well balanced with good concentration, boasting lightly spiced white peaches and pears. It is quite poised and tensile on the finish. This is a level up from the previous vintage and comes recommended. 91 93 Neal Martin, Vinous (2024). An attractive lemon and lime colour. The

It explodes from the glass with a spectacular nose of rose oil

Quantity down 40% this year

This is such an elegant and regal wine

Such a super wine – dynamic and pure in the finish – bravo

There's a gentle grip on the finish

La Lagune is always excellent in hot years

Very harmonious with perfectly judged acidity

a bit wild with some medicinal aspects

the palate has a pleasant oiliness to the texture with bags of tropical and stone fruit flavour and a lively backbone

taking things slowly

which Sociando has in spades

The acidity is well judged with white pepper and a graphite element toward the persistent finish