Among Burgundy's great symbols, the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023 - Domaine de la Vougeraie expresses the majesty of a historic terroir founded in 1110, where stone, light and time compose a strikingly harmonious score. Made from Pinot Noir raised to the level of art, this Grand Cru combines commanding power with finely carved precision. On a limestone soil dotted with stones and silts, the vine draws a mineral energy that gives the wine its aristocratic straightness, while deliberately very low yields, around 10 hl per hectare, create concentrated fruit. The ageing of about 17 months in oak barrels, with a balanced share of new and once-used wood, refines the texture and sculpts deep material without constraining it. In the glass, everything plays out in subtlety, like an old canvas revived by new light, with that Vougeot style that marries flesh, breadth and structure, a style lauded by specialist critics, including the top score awarded by Bettane+Desseauve. A collector's bottle, conceived for inspired tables and demanding cellars.

Blend and winemaking

This Grand Cru is a pure Pinot Noir from the Clos de Vougeot, the cradle of a centuries-old winemaking tradition. At the Domaine de la Vougeraie, established in 1999 by the Boisset family, precision takes root in a mosaic of 67 plots covering 27 appellations across a 34-hectare estate. The domaine stands out for a biodynamic approach applied to 29 ha, viticulture attentive to natural cycles and close observation of soils. On this mythical clos dominated by limestone, the vine, sometimes planted at high densities of up to 10,000 vines/ha, shows measured vigour that concentrates sap and complexity. The yields limited to about 10 hl/ha reinforce purity and aromatic depth. Ageing of approximately 17 months in oak barrels, with 50% new oak, refines the structure, polishes the tannins and preserves the site's signature, with a search for balance that leaves primacy to the fruit and mineral relief.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Deep ruby with garnet highlights, bright and concentrated, revealing the richness of the vintage and the density of the material.
• Nose: A refined bouquet of ripe red and black fruit, cherry and raspberry, lifted by peony petals, gentle spice notes and a subtle, perfectly integrated oak.
• Palate: Generous and upright on the attack, an enveloping texture with silky tannins, a well-built yet nuanced mid-palate, and a long, precise finish driven by a mineral thread that stretches the wine with nobility.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve ideally between 16 and 18°C in large Burgundy-style glasses to open the bouquet and highlight the wine's depth. A gentle decanting of about one hour can enhance the fruit expression and soften the contours of the youthful structure. Careful attention to service, bottle rest and glass choice will reveal the complexity of this Grand Cru and honour the precision of its ageing. Store in a cool, stable cellar away from light to preserve aromatic brightness and colour stability over time.

Food and wine pairings

• Rich starters: poultry pâté en croûte, refined game terrine, matured beef carpaccio.
• Full-flavoured mains: filet of beef Rossini, spiced duck, roast pigeon with reduced jus.
• Game and fine poultry: seared venison, hare à la royale prepared with finesse, truffled poularde.
• Mature cheeses: aged Comté, truffled Brillat-Savarin, mature Jurassian tomme.
• Exceptional vegetable-led cuisine: porcini risotto, brown mushroom ravioli, roasted root vegetables with a rich jus.

Tasting occasions

The Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023 - Domaine de la Vougeraie is the ideal companion for rare moments when exacting standards meet emotion and every detail matters.

• To elevate a gourmet dinner and create a memorable pairing.
• To enrich a collector's cellar with a high-line reference.
• As an exceptional gift for an informed lover of great Pinots.

Characteristics

• Name : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023, Domaine de la Vougeraie
• Appellation : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC, Burgundy
• Type : Red wine
• Grape variety : Pinot Noir
• Vintage : 2023
• Terroir : limestone, stones and silts
• Viticulture : domaine practising biodynamics on 29 ha
• Yield : about 10 hl/ha
• Ageing : about 17 months in oak barrels, 50% new
• Planting density : up to 10,000 vines/ha at the domaine
• Style : power, structure and great elegance
• Reference : CAV-VROUGE-DOM-VOUGERAIE-2023