COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze's Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. The estate's parcel is situated in the 'des Papes' area of Clos de Vougeot, with vines planted between 1976 and 2007. The 2021 vintage experienced frost, leading to reduced yields but allowing for concentrated grape maturity. Domaine Drouhin-Laroze is a family-run estate known for its dedication to meticulous grape cultivation and traditional winemaking practices.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€287
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The upper third of Clos de Vougeot was historically reserved for the Popes in Avignon.
Fact 02
Vine age in the estate's Clos de Vougeot parcel ranges from 1976 to 2007.
Fact 03
The estate's Grand Crus are aged in barrels, with 80% being new oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Drouhin-Laroze's Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 involves gentle extraction during vinification to maintain tannin finesse. No whole bunches were used in 2021. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 to 24 months in oak barrels, with 80% of these being new. Oak toasts are typically light to medium-plus, intended to integrate harmoniously with the wine. The harvest for the 2021 vintage focused on achieving optimal grape maturity despite challenging weather conditions.
