Marchand-Tawse Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012

(Barrel sample) A very restrained, cool and almost mute nose only grudgingly reveals attractively complex red and dark currant aromas that are liberally laced with spice and warm earth nuances. There is excellent volume and fine concentration to the muscular and robust middle weight plus flavors that display a lovely sense of underlying tension on the youthfully austere and serious finish. Once again, patience will definitely be a necessity. Drink [until] 2027+. Score - 91-93. (Allen Meadows, burghound.com, Jan. 15, 2014)