Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Domaine de la Vougeraie |
Label Name: | Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 95; Vinous (Neal Martin) 94; Burghound 94; Jasper Morris 93; Wine Enthusiast 92. recommended drinking 2026–2045 (sources: Domaine de la Vougeraie, Wine Spectator, Vinous, Burghound, Wine Enthusiast)
Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and black currant with raspberry and rose-petal notes; mineral iron, sandalwood spice and a savory, slightly vegetal whole-cluster character. Medium-bodied, firm tannins and a persistent, spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef bourguignon, duck confit, mushroom risotto, grilled ribeye; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), miso-glazed eggplant, shiitake hot pot.
Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture; partial whole‑cluster fermentation (≈48%); cold pre-fermentation maceration; ~23 days maceration; 16 months élevage in French oak (≈28% new).
Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (Boisset family) formed 1999 from Boisset holdings; ~40 ha across the Côte d’Or. Certified organic and practicing biodynamics; focused on parcel expression and careful élevage.