Among the great wines that shape Burgundy's imagination, the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru red 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay reveals a bright and profound identity. Heir to a mythic clos of the Côte de Nuits, this high-born Pinot Noir comes from two complementary parcels: one on the upper western part of the clos and the other to the north on the mid-slope, where deeper, clayey soils nurture a richer, consistent material. This duality of terroirs gives the wine its balanced frame between tension and flesh, with ample substance and elegant relief. Aged 14 months, mainly in new oak barrels, it displays a noble, precise style without excess, where the oak highlights the purity of the fruit and the freshness of the aromatics. The intense, almost black red colour announces a wine of scale, while the fresh, expressive nose unfolds notes of menthol, camphor, eucalyptus and plum. On the palate, the velvety texture is embraced by a bright, perfectly integrated acidity, leading to a long, upright and persistent finish. A Grand Cru of balance and measured power, to enjoy now or to mature in cellar for many years to reveal its infinite complexity.

Assemblage et vinification

This Grand Cru is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape of the Côte de Nuits. The uniqueness of the 2020 vintage is expressed here through ripe maturity and admirably preserved freshness. The parcel selection combines the structured finesse of a plot located on the upper western part of the clos with the voluptuous depth of another on the north mid-slope, where deeper, clayey soils feed a rich, steady substance. The 14-month élevage, carried out mostly in new oak barrels, was designed to provide support, breathability and aromatic precision. This meticulous work respects the integrity of the fruit, shapes the contours of the wine and gives it an architecture with harmonious proportions, promising outstanding cellaring potential.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Deep red, almost black, with dark, glossy highlights that speak to exemplary concentration and great purity of matter.
• Nose: Fresh and expressive, punctuated by menthol, camphor and eucalyptus, supported by plum. A refined, precise and airy aromatic profile revealing a noble background.
• Palate: Ample and velvety, driven by a fresh acidity that lengthens the sap. The structure is powerful without hardness, unfolding a long, straight and persistent finish, a sign of very high ageing potential.

Service temperature and advice

Serve in large glasses to showcase the bouquet and texture. Prior aeration, in a decanter or in the glass, helps the aromas to open and reveals the terroir's depth. The expression gains precision after a few moments of exposure. Storage is best in a cellar, in darkness and calm, to accompany the wine’s evolution. This Clos de Vougeot can be enjoyed today for its flesh and freshness, while offering an ageing potential of over 20 years for those wishing to observe its evolving nuances over time.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: delicate charcuterie, parsley-edged ham, slightly warm gougères that underline the aromatic freshness without weighing down the palate.
• Starters: sous-vide egg with mushrooms, hand-cut beef tartare, beetroot carpaccio with berries for a dialogue between texture and liveliness.
• Main courses: roast duck with cherries, beef fillet, partridge or veal with a reduced jus, porcini risotto, truffle-infused dishes with concentrated sauces.
• Cheeses: aged Comté, tempered Époisses, truffled Brillat-Savarin, where the wine’s substance gently embraces the richness.
• Desserts: a discreet pairing with a thin plum tart or a lightly sweet cocoa dessert, for a restrained finish.

Occasions

The Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru red 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay is the ideal companion for:

• Celebrating a rare moment when elegance graces the table.
• During a gastronomic dinner where precise service enhances every detail.
• As an exceptional gift for a knowledgeable, patient enthusiast.

Specifications

• Name: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru red 2020 - Maison Edouard Delaunay
• Appellation: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC
• Type: Red wine
• Vintage: 2020
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Ageing: 14 months, mostly in new oak barrels
• Volume: 75 cl
• Cellaring: over 20 years
• Serving temperature: at cool cellar temperature, after aeration