2017 Clos Vougeot, Grand Cru, Domaine Guyon, Burgundy

In 2017 Jean-Pierre seems to have found more terroir in his wines, when others have found less. This cuvée sees all new oak but is both fresh and rich. You can see the layers in a wine that elsewhere is more often solid and opaque. Drink 2025-2032.

Jean-Pierre Guyon tasted his berries on 8th September and was not impressed. He waited for the rain that weekend and was among the last to harvest on 15th September. He got lucky, but his assiduous vineyard work must also have helped the astonishing transformation. It’s an hugely impressive range, better than 2016 in  Jean-Pierre’s view, and certainly one of  the best addresses this year. He has smart new labels as well, with vin biologique proudly to the fore. There is more terroir definition this year, and Jean-Pierre will bottle a little earlier.