Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
David Duband
Label Name:
 
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; ~80% whole-cluster fermentation; cold pre-ferment maceration and ~14–15 day vatting; aged ~14 months in oak (≈40% new, remainder 1–3 year barrels); bottled unfined/unfiltered.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16
Tasting Note:
 
Deep ruby with aromas of wild cherry, black fruits, rose and leather. Palate shows concentrated dark fruit, smoky spice and fine-grained tannins, finishing long, savory and slightly mineral.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast beef, tournedos Rossini, roasted pigeon, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), Korean BBQ (bulgogi or galbi), braised beef with soy and star anise.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine David Duband (family domaine run by David since 1991) farms organically; 17+ ha across Côte de Nuits with parcels in grands crus; noted for whole-cluster vinification and restrained use of new oak.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Domaine rated 2 stars in La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024); 4 stars in Guide Bettane & Desseauve (2023)