There is better volume and muscle to the bigger and richer if decidedly grippy and somewhat short finish

There is plenty of muscle and a certain robust power and while the shaping tannins are dense they are also relatively fine

Like several wines in the range there is a subtle whiff of the exotic in the form of mandarin orange to the acacia blossom

There is a discreet whiff of exotic fruit character to the white peach

Benjamin Leroux, Clos Vougeot Petit Maupertui Vintage:2021 There is better volume and(vinified with 90% whole clusters). Reduction conceals the underlying fruit though there is excellent complexity and vibrancy to the beautifully well delineated middle weight plus flavors that possess outstanding richness on the hugely long and youthfully austere finish. This very firm but well balanced effort is expressly builtto age and is going to need plenty of it. (92 95) 2029+