Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Domaine de la Vougeraie |
Label Name: | Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Decanter 93; Burghound 93; Vinous ~90; retailer and critics' notes report 13
Tasting Note
Aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry with floral lilac and spice; sandalwood/new-oak notes, iron-mineral undertow. Velvety entry, silky yet muscular tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, braised beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged Comté/soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, soy/miso-braised pork, shiitake and dashi mushroom dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; five-day cold soak then ~70% whole-cluster fermentation; gentle pump-overs (no pigeage); ~18 months in French oak (≈35% new); biodynamic viticulture.
Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (founded 1999, Boisset family) farms biodynamically across ~40–45 ha, owning parcels in premier and grand cru sites including two Clos de Vougeot parcels.