Jean Meo Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 1972 (Bottled by Alexis Lichine)

Jean Meo Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 1972 (Bottled by Alexis Lichine)

In spite of this

massive personality

The Climens 2001 has always possessed a deliriously complex and intense bouquet that is beautifully defined: dried quince and marmalade

sappy and punchy finish

This is quite floral with plenty of earth and assorted spice elements adding interest to the very fresh mix of green tea and red and dark berry fruit scents

and it is even better out of bottle than it was in barrel

This is also quite refreshing and utterly delicious

The supple and relatively forward medium weight flavors possess an appealing sense of energy

well poised

blackberry fruit

earth and game that exhibits discreet floral top notes that are trimmed in discreet wood nuances

This is structurally interesting as the mid-palate is quite generous yet the serious finish makes clear that this is going to require extended aging to realize its full potential