97 point

This is from a fascinating vineyard in the middle of grand cru red country, and it is electric and generous. Aromas of citrus confit, salted nuts, sea spray, honeysuckle, wet stones and flint. The palate is mid-weighted and dense, with no fat whatsoever and so much tension and nerve. An absolutely excellent chardonnay that is delicious now and for many years to come. Drink or hold.

94 point

This unique wine impresses with its quality, depth and character as much its rarity. The fruit aromas of nectarine and Mirabelle plum are charmingly accented with hints of white flowers, spice and beeswax. The texture has great elegance and a chiselled character that one wouldn't necessarily expect in 2023, with lovely freshness and length. The Chardonnay from the domaine's 3ha monopole is assembled with the grapes from a few Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc vines before pressing and fermentation in tank and ageing in cask.

91/93

The 2023 Vougeot 1er Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot has a lovely bouquet with apple blossom, wild honey and light Clementine scents that are very well defined. The palate is well balanced with good concentration, boasting lightly spiced white peaches and pears. It is quite poised and tensile on the finish. This is a level up from the previous vintage and comes recommended.

90/93

(a monopole of de la Vougeraie). Ripe yet cool and attractively layered aromas are composed by notes of petrol, lemon-lime and a variety of white orchard fruit scents are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is both fine volume and richness to the caressing and succulent medium-bodied flavors that exude a prominent minerality on the youthfully austere, balanced and impressively long finale. This is quite good and well-worth checking out plus it should amply repay mid-term keeping.