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Vintage information 1995:

A funny vintage. Both red and whites were better than good after the disappointment of 1994 and the critical dismissal of 1993. The wines had good acidity and concentration, the reds were very concentrated, and quite tannic - tannin that is only today starting to melt - some find the reds uncultured vs the '96's, but I find no easy distinction, often preferring the '95's. The whites are concentrated, interesting and starting to drink quite well.

1995 Drouhin Joseph, Clos de VougeotApr. 2009
A deep core of fruit. The nose is an interesting blend of deep notes, leafy sous bois and plenty savoury width – it’s very nice without ever removing its jacket. Wide, super acidity, background tannin and a wave of mid-palate intensity. Slowly fading flavours finish a very interesting wine. Far from ‘easy’ or ‘open for business’ but this is a nice glass today, and should end up being very super…