($112, L’Esprit du Vin): Dominique Guyon, who runs the family estate founded by his grandfather, uses the traditional 18th century spelling, Clos du Roy, instead of the more common Clos du Roi.  Regardless of the spelling, royalty is in the bottle.  The Clos du Roi is arguably the finest site in Corton for red — the king does get first choice — and Guyon has done it justice in 2011.  There’s a bit of everything going here — a core of ripe fruit that spreads over the palate, firm tannins, and an extraordinary elegance that belies its underlying power.  A haunting finish reinforces my definition of great red Burgundy — flavor without weight.  This is a great young red that needs at least a decade in the cellar.
95 Michael Apstein Jun 9, 2015