2013 La Pousse d’Or, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 1x75cl

Vinous – 94

Full ruby-red. Very ripe, wild aromas of red fruits, brown spices and leather. Wonderfully thick, sweet and silky, displaying a seamless texture and a light touch to the flavors of raspberry and mocha. I would never have picked this very smooth wine as a 2013. Offers a lovely balance of fruit and salinity. Perfectly integrated acidity carries the sappy raspberry and brown spice flavors through a long, sweetly tannic finish. Captivating rising perfume here. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2016]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2029

Burghound – 93

Here too the nose lacks the same freshness as the finest examples in the range though like the Bonnes Mares there is good freshness, punch and minerality to the powerful, concentrated and very firm finish. The tannins are prominent but ripe and once again, this could be genuinely excellent if the freshness and energy are recovered with age. [15/04/2015]