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Domaine de la Vougeraie Clos de Vougeot(2002)
- Winery:
- Domaine De La Vougeraie
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Region:
- France > Burgundy > Côte de Nuits > Vougeot
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- leather, spice, lenoir grape, romanian cheese, underbrush, stone fruits, (tree) fruit, black cherry, berry, firm
Location:
The Vougeot appellation covers 168 acres, 126 of which are taken up by the Clos de Vougeot. The Clos Blanc de Vougeot is just in front of the Chateau, below the western half of the Clos de Vougeot's north wall.
Soil:
Very calcareous; silyt clay subsoil.
Varietal(s):
95% Chardonnay, 4% Pinot Gris, 1% Pinot Blanc
Winemaking:
Pressing: whole bunches, 2½ hours. Settling: 12 hours at 15°C. Fermentation: slow and complete fermentation in barrels. No yeast or enzyme addition. Barrel-aged 16 months.
Visual Aspect:
Deep gold; beautiful read more...brilliance and attractive green reflections.
Nose:
First nose is stunning. Powerful, complex, managing to be both fruity and mineral.
Palate:
Possesses richness of taste, with dry fruits, hazelnut and cashew nuts. The opulence of the mouth shows great acidity, with a distinguished and refreshing finish.
Food Pairing:
Lobster medallions with Langoustine and seafood sauce.
Sizes Available:
1.5L, 750 ml (hide)
The Vougeot appellation covers 168 acres, 126 of which are taken up by the Clos de Vougeot. The Clos Blanc de Vougeot is just in front of the Chateau, below the western half of the Clos de Vougeot's north wall.
Soil:
Very calcareous; silyt clay subsoil.
Varietal(s):
95% Chardonnay, 4% Pinot Gris, 1% Pinot Blanc
Winemaking:
Pressing: whole bunches, 2½ hours. Settling: 12 hours at 15°C. Fermentation: slow and complete fermentation in barrels. No yeast or enzyme addition. Barrel-aged 16 months.
Visual Aspect:
Deep gold; beautiful read more...brilliance and attractive green reflections.
Nose:
First nose is stunning. Powerful, complex, managing to be both fruity and mineral.
Palate:
Possesses richness of taste, with dry fruits, hazelnut and cashew nuts. The opulence of the mouth shows great acidity, with a distinguished and refreshing finish.
Food Pairing:
Lobster medallions with Langoustine and seafood sauce.
Sizes Available:
1.5L, 750 ml (hide)
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Source:
Zachy's
- "Grand in stature. Ample cherry, black cherry and berry notes fill the mouth and get support from firm tannins. Hints of underbrush, spice and leather fill out the flavor spectrum, with a long, sweeping finish. Best from 2010 through 2020. 225 cases made...94." WS 5/05
- International Wine Cellar
- Mar-04
- 91-93
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March 2007
- BS
- Wine Spectator
- 05/31/05
- 94/100
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May 2005
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July 2007
