In Bond Fine Wine. 2012 Jean Grivot Clos de Vougeot, Vougeot, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95–97/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2017–2038. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/10/2015 · Drink 2017-2033
Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Etienne Grivot has a fine bouquet with ebullient red cherry and raspberry fruit, plenty of wild strawberry and white pepper notes. It is sophisticated and very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe red fruit laced with soy and Proven'al herbs, even a suggestion of fennel, fanning out gen…
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 94/100 · Vinous, 01/03/2015 · Drink 2025-2038
Dark red. Reticent but pure aromas of raspberry and crushed rock. Silky and sappy on entry, then suave and sharply delineated in the middle, conveying an impression of vigor to its perfumed flavors of dark fruits, minerals and noble herbs. Perfectly integrated ripe acidity contributes finesse. This very sophisticated Clos Vougeot delivers a compelling combination of gras and vibrancy. Really stai…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 95–97/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2014 · Drink 2019-2032
The 2012 Clos de Vougeot is one the most polished and refined wines readers will taste from this site, the largest Grand Cru in the C'te de Nuits. All of the elements of the Grivot house style come together in a wine that impresses for its harmony and total class. Graphite, pencil shavings, violets and menthol all flesh out in a brilliant, chiseled Burgundy that hits all the right notes. The 2012…