Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Arnoux Lachaux |
Label Name: | Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Côte de Nuits (Vougeot) — Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Burghound: 91–94 (noted placement by Grands‑Echézeaux wall). Winehog/Burgundy reviewers: 94–95 (outstanding). Wine Advocate (William Kelley): 93. Vinous/Stephen Tanzer: 90+ (chewy/tannic). See cited reviews
Tasting Note
Black raspberry and black cherry core with earth, graphite, mocha and floral lift; spicy herbal notes and firm, ripe tannins. Vibrant acidity and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto (Western); Peking duck, char siu/soy‑glazed pork, miso aubergine, shiitake hotpot (Asian).
Production Method
High percentage whole-cluster fermentation (≈70%), spontaneous/indigenous yeasts, short maceration (~2 weeks); matured in Burgundian oak with roughly 25–30% new barrels for grands. Organic/biodynamic vineyard practices.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Arnoux‑Lachaux, founded 1858, run by Charles Lachaux (6th generation). 14.5 ha in Côte de Nuits; modern organic/biodynamic practice, low yields and restrained new oak use. Highly regarded domaine.