95 Points Vinous
The 2021 Clos du Bourg Sec is an ample, full bodied wine with a stream of acidity. Pure, floral and fragrant with aromas of pineapple, violets and fresh grapes. While rich, it is light in sensation, like a cloud of Chenin filling the mouth, and finishes with a fine, almost powdery and chalky texture.
 
94 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Sec opens with a clear and elegant, finely chalky bouquet of ripe and juicy, well-concentrated fruits. It is richer and more intense on the nose than the ascetic Haut-Lieu and reveals delicate lemon fruit intermingled with pure chalk notes. Accordingly, the palate is textured and round yet also refined and very elegant, with round and juicy fruit, very fine tannins and a high energy level due to its finely mineral acidity and tension. Very charming, complex and probably with a certain amount of residual sugar, this is another long-distance runner that is already a great pleasure to drink at this early stage. It has great potential. 13.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in March 2023. Best After 2023.
 
93 Points James Suckling
Initially this dry Vouvray is a bit closed on the nose, but has terrific structure and wonderful elegance on the rather rich yet very focused palate. Then, with some aeration, the delicate citrus-zest and peach-skin aromas develop. Long finish that’s simultaneously creamy and stony. From bio dynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
 
Winemaker Notes
This ancient, walled vineyard was acquired in 1953. It has estate's the shallowest, stoniest soils and produces wines of great depth and richness. Many consider the six ha Clos du Bourg to be Vouvray’s finest single site.