Clos-de-Vougeot Grand Cru

A 123-acre clos (walled vineyard) with more than 80 owners, whose exceptional terroir was discovered 9 centuries ago by Cistercian monks and the famed Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, Clos de Vougeot is a microcosm of Burgundy in and of itself! However, that should not make us forget that above all, Clos de Vougeot boasts a unique terroir that reveals its multiple facets depending on the location of the plots.
Our two plots face east/southeast and extend from the top to the bottom of the Clos. The lower part features deep soil, resulting in rich, fruit forward wines, while the soil in the upper part is shallower and overlies a limestone slab, which lends structure and complexity to the wine.

Tasting

This wine expresses the exceptional character of a great terroir combined with a great grape variety. The complex nose combines notes of red and black fruit, spices and flowers (rose, peony), which will evolve over time towards scents of light tobacco and tea. Boasting remarkable class, the finely structured, fleshy palate features a hint of menthol that is found vintage after vintage.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with finely prepared roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, pork, game, duck), or with medium to mature cheeses.
Recipe suggestion: saddle of lamb with herbs

Serving and keeping

Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
Long aging potential: 7 to 10 years and more.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 0.63 ha (1.5 acres)
Situation: The upper parcel joins the lower parcel of the Clos on a gentle slope.
Exposure: East/South-East
Soil: Brown soil composed of limestone and calcic scree
Average age of the vine: 35 to 40 years
Nb of bottles produced per year: 2 700 on average

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time : 18 to 21 days

Ageing

Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 16 to 18 months
Proportion of new barrels: 40% to 50%