Alex Gambal, Clos Vougeot - Grand Cru 2006

Purchase Alex Gambal, Clos Vougeot - Grand Cru 2006

"A round, fruity style, but there's no shortage of grip. Black cherry and black currant flavors set the pace, before fine-grained tannins, spice and mineral flavors enter the mix. Fine length. Best from 2011 through 2022. 125 cases made. –BS"

93 points

The Wine Spectator, May 31st, 2009

"I love/hate the word fruity because it means so manythings to so many different people. Our Clos Vougeot because 2/3 of the wine comes from the top of the hill always has an elegant red fruit sense akin to Chambolle-Musigny with the texture of Echezeaux and Grands Echezeaux. As usual 3 barrels from the top of the hill next to the wall and 2 barrels from the middle center, 4/5 very old vines. This will begin to show well in about 5 years.


Percentage of new oak used during aging : 50%

Date of bottling : February 2009

Notes: Our Clos possesses all the elements of our other reds but has an additional brooding dimension that lifts all the elements to a higher level. There is a black fruit element and anise/liquorice spice this year. It will last 7-10 years."

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Purchase Alex Gambal, Clos Vougeot - Grand Cru 2006

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