Good deep red. Wild black cherry, licorice, crushed herbs, earth and a smoky nuance on the nose. Sweet on entry, then cool and medicinal in the mid-palate, with black cherry and licorice flavors dominating. Faiveley will bottle this very backward wine considerably later than the Echézeaux, probably in June, notes Hervet. Finishes quite tight, with a serious tannic spine calling for extended cellaring.

A high-toned, kirsch- and strawberry-flavored red, with a lean, taut structure. Stays compact on the finish, but should relax in due time as the fruit, acidity and tannins meld. Best from 2019 through 2032. 65 cases imported.

Tasted blind at Fine & Rare Wines' Clos Vougeot tasting, the 2013 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru from Faiveley has a little flatness on the nose compared to others, not quite as complex, slightly mulch-like with a light herbaceous seam. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight hardness on the entry. This lacks a little momentum and tension, what you might call a "static" Clos Vougeot that feels chewy on the finish. I've tasted much better wines from Faiveley in recent vintages.