93-95 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2015 Clos de Vougeot La Petit Maupertuis contains around 75% whole cluster fruit this year. It has a well-defined, mineral-driven, tensile bouquet that is very terroir expressive. There is superb energy here, leaving the tongue tingling in its wake. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, good grip in the mouth, a little touch of chocolate towards the finish suggesting that it will need 4-5 years in bottle to absorb the oak. This has great potential once in bottle. Drink: 2019-2035. (Dec 2016)"
93-95 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "An intensely floral nose gathers aromas of ripe red currant, raspberry, forest floor and plenty of warm earth nuances. There is an excellent sense of underlying tension to the muscular, intense and impressively concentrated broad-shouldered flavors that deliver first-rate depth and length on the extremely firm finale. 2015 was an excellent vintage in general for Clos de Vougeot and this is one more very fine example. Note though that ample patience will be required. Drink: 2035+. (Apr 2017)"
92-94 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "(80% vendange entier; part of the fruit fruit began with some carbonic maceration): Healthy dark red. A hint of dried herbs on the discreet nose, which conveys an impression of medicinal reserve. Plush, smooth, sweet and impressively concentrated, showing a complicating savory quality to its flavors of red and black cherry and spices. Very dense, flavorful wine with the stuffing to support its big, building tannins. Finishes with a distinct sweetness. Incidentally, while for some growers Clos Vougeot has the highest pH of their line-ups, here the pH is a very healthy 3.4, and Leroux noted that he never has problems with acidity here. And yes, he presented this sample after his Chambertin. (Jan 2017)"
93-95 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "An intensely floral nose gathers aromas of ripe red currant, raspberry, forest floor and plenty of warm earth nuances. There is an excellent sense of underlying tension to the muscular, intense and impressively concentrated broad-shouldered flavors that deliver first-rate depth and length on the extremely firm finale. 2015 was an excellent vintage in general for Clos de Vougeot and this is one more very fine example. Note though that ample patience will be required. Drink: 2035+. (Apr 2017)"
92-94 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "(80% vendange entier; part of the fruit fruit began with some carbonic maceration): Healthy dark red. A hint of dried herbs on the discreet nose, which conveys an impression of medicinal reserve. Plush, smooth, sweet and impressively concentrated, showing a complicating savory quality to its flavors of red and black cherry and spices. Very dense, flavorful wine with the stuffing to support its big, building tannins. Finishes with a distinct sweetness. Incidentally, while for some growers Clos Vougeot has the highest pH of their line-ups, here the pH is a very healthy 3.4, and Leroux noted that he never has problems with acidity here. And yes, he presented this sample after his Chambertin. (Jan 2017)"
| Product SKU | 350985 |
| Producer | Leroux/Benjamin |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Vougeot |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Designation | Grand Cru |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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