COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine de la Vougeraie
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine de la Vougeraie is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. The vineyard itself is one of the largest Grand Cru sites in the region, with a rich historical lineage. Domaine de la Vougeraie is recognized for its dedication to organic and biodynamic viticulture, employing methods such as horse-drawn plowing to foster a deep connection with the land. The 2021 vintage was shaped by cooler weather and frost, which impacted yields but is noted for enhancing the wine's aromatic profile and freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€250
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
12-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Clos de Vougeot is one of Burgundy's largest Grand Cru vineyards.
Fact 02
Domaine de la Vougeraie has worked its vineyards organically since 1998.
Fact 03
The domaine uses horse-drawn plows on 15 hectares of its vineyards.
Fact 04
Production for this 2021 vintage is limited to approximately 5000 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru begins with hand-harvested and sorted Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation is carried out using ambient wild yeasts. A pre-fermentation cold maceration is employed for five days, followed by a total maceration period of 24 days with light pumping-over. The wine then undergoes aging in French oak barrels for 12 months, with a further refinement period of 16 months. Approximately 20% of the barrels are new, and the oak is sourced from specific French forests and toasted slowly. The wine is lightly filtered and not fined before bottling.
