2022 Domaine Latour-Giraud Clos des Chenes, Volnay Premier Cru, France
$139.99 USD
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Rated 88-90 points Jasper Morris
Just the two barrels of declassified Clos des Chênes. Quite a deep sombre red. This has the raw peppery finish of the vintage, all strawberry fruit, more density than the Bourgogne, and indeed significant persistence. Some tannins here, a bit of muscle in the background. Quite a long finish. Drink from 2025-2028.
Rated 93 points Burghound
A ripe yet cool nose features an abundance of spice elements along with notes of poached plum, warm earth and a whiff of crushed anise. The larger-scaled, concentrated and intensely mineral-driven flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract that helps to buffer the very firm tannic spine shaping the hugely long finale. This beauty of a Clos des Chênes should age effortlessly for years, indeed it should see its 20th birthday in fine form.