🏰 The 2023 Burgundy vintage, following a successful 2022, was blessed with a warm and relatively weather-tragedy-free growing season, resulting in an abundant harvest about 30% higher than normal. While the 2023 reds are charming with pleasing ripeness, they are generally considered suitable for early to mid-term aging rather than long-term cellaring, offering round, ripe fruit and ample texture. Domaine Forey, based in Vosne-Romanée, holds a small parcel in the upper section of Clos Vougeot, known for producing wines of refinement and elegance from shallower soils and better drainage. Their traditional approach involves gentle extraction and aging in a modest percentage of new oak. Early tasting notes for the 2023 Forey Clos Vougeot Grand Cru describe it as dense and compact, crammed full of dark fruits, licorice, and black earth, with a rich and chewy, layered, and long profile, indicating it will need time in the cellar. However, some critics note it can be somewhat light for a Grand Cru, with vibrant flavors and a borderline easy-going mouthfeel. 【 A charming and abundant Burgundy vintage offering early to mid-term enjoyment 】. 🍴 This young Clos Vougeot, with its dark fruit and earthy notes, will pair well with classic Burgundy dishes like coq au vin, roasted duck breast, or mushroom-based dishes. For an Eastern pairing, consider it with a savory Korean bulgogi or a rich Chinese braised pigeon. 🥂 Ideal for a future special occasion, perhaps a decade or so down the line, to allow its youthful tannins to soften and its complexities to emerge. It can also be enjoyed in its youth with robust food pairings after a few hours of decanting.