Maison de Grand Esprit Vougeot Premier Cru 2018

Stuart McCloskey “As Pinot Noir goes, the bouquet is intense and dreamy – peonies flow into a complex fusion of wild hedgerow fruits, cherry and plum liquor, the spicing is sweet and feels exotic, blood orange oozes through which gets me tingling with excitement. The mouthfeel is pure sensuality – glossy, fleshy and sumptuous. The tannins are svelte and melt into the smorgasbord of wild hedgerow fruit. ‘Luscious’ comes to mind, but I must stress, this is not overworked. The quality of fruit is exceptional as is the winemaking (everything you expect from Treasury). The layers of flavour are phenomenal – I adore the sweet, exotic spice. The sorbet-like feel provided by more blood orange pleases me no end.

In 25 years I believe this is the most undervalued wine I have ever sampled. If you believe Utopos and Standish are underestimated / under-priced, which they are, dial up the knob and wait until you open a bottle of this. For the money – this is 100/100. I would happily pay north of forty quid and wouldn’t bat an eye. Simply faultless and absolutely delicious… Tasted twice (two separate bottles) with identical and joyous responses. Sorry Australia, you / we have nothing on-par (or remotely close) for the same money. Drink now to 2030. Served using Zalto Burgundy glassware.”