(Originally posted 20 August 2018.)
The last three wines here are from the old René Engel estate. 2006 was the first year under the new regime, directed by Frédéric Engerer of Pauillac’s Château Latour.
The last three wines here are from the old René Engel estate. 2006 was the first year under the new regime, directed by Frédéric Engerer of Pauillac’s Château Latour.
In the past, I’ve not been enthusiastic about the wines under the new regime, finding them to be more like Pauillac than expressions of their respective Burgundy terroirs. Something may be beginning to change; I did find these wines are moving in the direction of terroir expression, although there is still a ways to go. But they are enjoyable to drink.
2015 Vosne-Romanée Clos d’Eugénie
Unlike the other wines here, this property was acquired from Bichot and is the property formerly known as Clos Frantin — just below La Tâche. The wine is dense and dark-fruited with some spice and good length. 91/A
2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées
The Vosne-Brulées has dark plum fruit, good density, and a medium-weight body. 93/A
2015 Grands-Echézeaux
The Grands-Echézeaux is quite similar to the Brulées with dark fruits. This wine is tannic and does not show finesse at this time. Plan on a long aging. 93/A-
2015 Clos-Vougeot
Last, the Clos-Vougeot also is similar to the previous two wines with dark fruits and a bit more density. 93/A-