The Mugneret sisters set the standard for what is possible in the Clos Vougeot, and their 2016 is only the latest instalment in a long series of great wines. Aromas of rose petal, plummy fruit, rich soil, incense and spice mingle in an incipiently complex bouquet, judiciously framed by new wood, 70% new. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, pure and complete, with a deep core of sapid fruit which cloaks its ample structural chassis of fine tannins, succulent acids and superb length. The sense of effortless harmony marks this out as one of the wines of the vintage.

The 2016 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru confirms its brilliant showing from barrel, unwinding in the glass with aromas of wild berries, orange rind and peony that mingle with savory bass-notes of espresso roast, dark chocolate and subtle grilled meats. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and multidimensional, with immense depth at the core, a magical sense of completeness, a satiny chassis of tannin and a long, penetrating finish. Broad-shouldered but elegant, this very Clos Vougeot is very impressive indeed. - William Kelley

A slightly riper though still extremely fresh nose features notes of plum and dark berry fruit liqueur aromas that are trimmed in discreet wood nuances. The velvety full-bodied flavors are blessed with plenty of dry extract that coats the mouth and buffers the notably firm tannins on the explosively long finish. Despite the seductive texture of the mid-palate the overall impression of this understated yet powerful effort is both very serious and notably austere. Indeed this is a classic, indeed even brilliant, Clos de Vougeot that is indisputably built to age.

(93-96 points) 40% down in volume. Also 70% new wood. Fairly deep dense purple. A fair amount of energy to this, but it is quite discreet for Clos Vougeot. Then a wave of fruit floods across the palate. Much more intensity late on rather than early. Plenty of oak too, but together they are happy partners and very persistent. Here comes the wine!

The Mugnerets have parcels in Clos Vougeot right up at the top of the vineyard, close to the château, which is usually considered the best location in the vineyard, but in 2016, this is where the frost damage was the most extensive. Consequently, their production here was down thirty-five to forty percent from a normal crop. The wine is outstanding and very red fruity in profile this year, delivering a fine nose of red plums, red and black cherries, gamebird, a touch of nutskin, cocoa powder, a very complex base of soil tones, roses and a bit of new oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very soil-driven in personality, with a great core of fruit, impeccable balance and a very long, very complex and ripely tannic finish.