Shrouded in a confidential aura, the Jean Marc Millot, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Grand Maupertui 2022 embodies the singular grace of the Côte de Nuits. At the summit of the legendary Clos, near the Château, the Grand Maupertui parcel delivers a very pure interpretation of Pinot Noir, tightened by the verticality of the limestone and caressed by the fruit's flesh. For the enthusiast seeking a haute couture red, this Grand Cru resolves the eternal balance between power and finesse. Its depth never overwhelms its elegance; its structure becomes a setting for flavours, and its finish, with a precise salinity, calls for gastronomy. This bottle is aimed at those who favour style and emotion over display, who seek a wine for conversation, sharing and suspended moments. Harvested from vines over 50 years old and raised with tact, it conveys a terroir story without emphatic effects, carried by the family know-how of Domaine Jean-Marc Millot, a roughly 8-hectare estate brilliantly led by Alix Millot since 2014.

Blend and winemaking

A clear expression of 100% Pinot Noir, this Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru favours the truth of place. Winemaking relies on native yeasts to preserve the terroir's aromatic signature. A share of whole clusters provides additional structure, a floral energy and a spicy extension that enliven the palate. The ageing, carried out in barrels with about 30% new oak, brings a delicate roundness without masking the fruit or dominating the mineral framework. The wine is neither fined nor filtered, a deliberate choice to retain the integrity of its texture, grain and nuances. The clay-limestone soils of Grand Maupertui, located partly at the top of the Clos, offer that unique balance between flesh and uprightness, revealing a matter as silky as it is incisive. Controlled yields, meticulous selection and vine-respecting viticultural practices accompany an exact ripeness, promising precision and longevity.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Deep ruby with purple highlights, bright and clear, edged with fine legs that betray a concentrated, caressing texture.
• Nose : Initial aromas of fresh raspberry and Morello cherry, joined by black licorice, peony petals, a touch of graphite and a refined forest-floor breath. An iodic, almost saline hint underscores the limestone imprint of the Clos.
• Palate : A direct then enveloping attack, with a silky texture carried by chiselled tannins. Red fruit is edged with gentle spices, subtle oak weaves through in the background and the clear mineral thread stretches to a long, savoury and remarkably balanced finish.

Serving temperature & tips

Serve this Grand Cru in large Burgundy-style glasses to enhance aromatic breadth and tannin finesse. A measured decant can help the wine relax and reveal its floral dimension and textural depth. Let the bottle open progressively, without haste, so the saline thread and licorice nuances settle naturally. Storage is best in a calm cellar, protected from fluctuations, bottle on its side. Thanks to its harmonious construction and quality of ageing, this Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has significant cellaring potential, allowing the bouquet to gain complexity and the tannins to integrate gracefully.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : emmental gougères, parsleyed ham, fine chicken rillettes served on warm toast.
• Starters : oeuf parfait with morels, hand-cut veal tartare, puff pastry tart with wild mushrooms.
• Main courses : roast duck with mild spices, braised pigeon, veal fillet with reduced jus, creamy risotto with black truffles.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Époisses at serving temperature, Brillat-Savarin, their richness pairs with the wine's mineral backbone.
• Desserts : lightly sweetened thin red-fruit tart, poached pear with gentle spices, where the freshness of the fruit remains front and centre.

Tasting occasions

The Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Grand Maupertui 2022 is the ideal companion:

• To celebrate a special occasion and present a top-class Burgundian signature.
• At a gourmet dinner where every detail aims for the perfect pairing and inspired conversation.
• As an exceptional gift for an enthusiast curious about historic parcels and finely chiselled textures.

Characteristics

• Name : Jean Marc Millot, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Grand Maupertui 2022
• Appellation : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC, Côte de Nuits
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape variety : 100% Pinot Noir
• Plot : Grand Maupertui, summit of the Clos near the Château
• Vines : over 50 years old
• Soils : clay-limestone
• Winemaking : partial whole-cluster harvests, native yeasts
• Aging : oak barrels, about 30% new oak
• Bottling : unfined, unfiltered
• Viticulture : organic practices
• Critical ratings : 91 to 94 out of 100