Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D. Vougeraie
Label Name:
 
Charmes Chambertin Mazoyeres
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Nuits, Gevrey‑Chambertin (Charmes‑Chambertin "Les Mazoyères")
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir from old vines; organic/biodynamic viticulture. 2022 grapes were destemmed, fermented with native yeasts and gently extracted. Aged in French oak barrels (approx. 12–18 months) with moderate new oak (~30%).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Ripe black cherry and blackberry with violet, forest‑floor and graphite notes. Floral and earthy, showing saline minerality and subtle smoked‑game spice. Medium‑bodied, sleek texture, firm yet satiny tannins and a long, resonant finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, grilled lamb, mushroom risotto, pork loin, aged cheese, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, hoisin/char siu pork, miso‑glazed black cod, braised beef short ribs, shiitake/soy mushroom dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine de la Vougeraie (Boisset family) founded 1999; 0.735 ha parcel in Les Mazoyères with vines planted circa 1902. Leading Burgundy estate practicing organic and biodynamic viticulture across its holdings.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores for the 2022: Wine Spectator 94 (Bruce Sanderson); Burghound 93–96 (Allen Meadows); Tim Atkin 95; Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 94–97; Vinous 93–95. Suggested drinking window ~2027–2045 (sources: Wine Spectator, Burghound, critics)