2002 Clos Vougeot Le Grand Maupertuis

Medium red. Perfumed aromas of black cherry, bitter chocolate, violet and licorice. Sweet, supple and broad; more pleasing today than the village wine. Powerful, spicy and harmonious. Finishes with terrific persistence of fruit and lingering perfume. A superb 2002, and one that may be even better with five or six years of additional bottle aging.

Clos Vougeot did particularly well in 2002, and Anne Gros’ Grand Maupertui is no exception. Roses, violets, and assorted red fruits are found in the aromatic profile of this fresh, medium-bodied wine. Broad, satin-textured, and packed with blackberries, red cherries, raspberries, and spices, it is pure, concentrated, dense, and exhibits a long, fruit-packed finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014. Importer: A Peter Vezan Selection, Paris fax #011-33-1-42-55-42-93

Dark red. Aromas of raspberry, smoked meat, licorice and flowers; seems midway between Clos Vougeot and Musigny on the nose. Dense, sweet and pure, with a wonderfully silky texture and subtle notes of flowers, minerals and spices. Offers a rare combination of richness and finesse. Very subtle, slow-mounting finish throws off notes of exotic fruits, minerals, bitter chocolate and flowers. Offers outstanding potential.