Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes, Côte de Nuits, France 2023 Domaine de Baron'Arques It was produced with a

It was produced with a blend of 92% Garnacha

The palate is textured and fluid with considerable power but no heaviness

Yet it retains marvelous freshness and vitality all the way through to the pencil-lead

Why even bother to resist an aromatic set featuring green apples

it presents a certain degree of smoothness in the palate with a certain touch of acidity present that gives it good personality

Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes, Côte de Nuits, France 2023 Domaine de Baron'Arques It was produced with aOld vine Grand Cru from the Clos de Vougeot. Black cherry, violet and earthy spice with deep, velvety concentration, ripe tannins and grand cru length.