2023 Laurent P&F Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 'Sui Generis La Plante Abbe'
This is a unique and profound wine from the heart of the legendary Clos Vougeot Grand Cru. The name 'Sui Generis', Latin for 'in a class of its own', signifies the special nature of this cuvée from Domaine Laurent Père et Fils. It is sourced exclusively from the historic "La Plante Abbé" parcel, a prized plot in the upper third of the Clos, where the shallow limestone soils produce wines of exceptional finesse and power—a section historically reserved for the Popes of Avignon. This is a wine that is both massive and refined, offering a complex, noble bouquet of delicious black fruits, cherry, and toasted bread, with subtle aromas of violet and rose. The palate is concentrated and dense, with a powerful, precise tannic structure and a remarkably long, impressive finish.
Reviews & Scores
(Note: As a Grand Cru from the newest vintage, professional critic reviews for 2023 are still pending release. This is a consistently exceptional and highly-rated wine.)
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Aggregated Critic Score: 94/100 (from 13 critic reviews on Wine-Searcher).
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The 2017 vintage received an outstanding score of 92-95 points from Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy).
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Technical Sheet
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Producer: Domaine Laurent Père et Fils
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Wine: Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 'Sui Generis La Plante Abbe'
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Vintage: 2023
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Region: Burgundy, France
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Appellation: AOP Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
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Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
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Terroir: From the "La Plante Abbé" lieu-dit, located in the superior upper part of the Clos Vougeot on shallow, brown soils rich in active limestone.
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Viticulture: Grapes are sourced from old vines cultivated with natural viticultural practices and low yields. The Laurents often work with whole-cluster fermentations.
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Aging: Extended aging on lees in high-quality French oak barrels, a significant percentage of which are new and crafted at Laurent's own artisanal cooperage. Bottled with minimal sulphur and without filtration.
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Alcohol: Approx. 13.5%
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