Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
David Duband
Label Name:
 
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested and sorted; ~80% whole-bunch fermentation; 15-day maceration with punchdowns and pump-overs; aged ~13 months in oak (40% new); bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Deep ruby Pinot Noir showing blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry with notes of leather, truffle, toasted vanilla and warm spice. Velvety, sapid palate with polished yet present tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roasted game, entrecôte/steak, mushroom risotto, duck confit, aged cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed pork or aubergine, teriyaki beef, soy-braised short ribs, shiitake stir-fry, umami-rich ramen or mushroom hotpot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine David Duband (family domaine founded 1963; David took over 1991) farms organically across ~17 ha in the Côte de Nuits. Clos de Vougeot vines ~50 years on brown limestone and clay soils.
Awards/Ratings:
 
positive merchant descriptions (Berry Bros. , CaskCartel, Cru World Wine)