2023, Domaine d'Eugénie, VOSNE-ROMANÉE, 'Clos d'Eugénie'

40% whole bunch vinification. A bit in Clayver and the rest in barrel, 3 new barrels out of 11 equivalent. Much more concentrated crimson purple colour with a significant depth of fruit, mixed red berries with a slight softness but an appealing one. Very finely balanced on the palate with decent length. Drink from 2029 - 2034. **** 91-93 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy.

The 2023 Vosne-Romanée le Clos d'Eugénie includes 40% whole bunch this year. It has more intensity than the regular Village with brambly red fruit, briar and light tobacco scents. Fresh and open, the palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit and a keen line of acidity, though it needs a little more body on the finish. This will drink well in its flush of youth and should fill out during the remainder of its élevage. 89-91 Neal Martin, Vinous. 

A more floral and more elegant nose speaks of red cherry, violet and exotic tea scents. There is slightly better vibrancy to the bigger and slightly richer, if less mineral-inflected flavours that conclude in a youthfully austere and sneaky long finale that is just a bit firmer. 89-91 Burghound.