Bouchard Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012

92-95 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from Domaine-owned fruit in two similarly sized parcels - one at the top and the other at the bottom of the slope). Bouchard often does quite well with this appellation and so it is again in 2012 as there is fine complexity to the brooding nose that is less spicy than the Ech but earthier with game and underbrush nuances to the dark berry fruit aromas. There is excellent volume and focused power to the broad-shouldered, intense and concentrated flavors that possess an abundance of palate coating dry extract, all wrapped in a firm, serious, persistent and moderately austere finale. This will not be a good candidate for early consumption, indeed it will require plenty of cellar time. Drink: 2027+. (Apr 2014)"

92-95 points Fine Wine Review: "The Clos-Vougeot is less expressive in the nose. The mouth shows violets and crushed red and black raspberry fruit that is notably pure. The wine has finesse for Clos-Vougeot and tannins that are very fine, but present. This is very attractive Clos-Vougeot. (Issue #141; 2014)"

92-94 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "(from estate vines planted in 1978 and 1956; a blend of the top and bottom of the cru): Bright, dark red. Pungent stony minerality and black cherry on the rather cool nose. Then dense, sappy and sweet, showing a very fine-grained texture and terrific inner-mouth lift. This pliant, deep wine really saturates the palate on the long aftertaste, with the tannins thoroughly buffered by fruit. Just four barrels produced, vs. a permitted ten. (Jan/Feb 2014)"