At the foot of the prestigious walled Clos, the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012 from Louis Jadot embodies the soul of the Côte de Nuits. Born on limestone and clay soils strewn with stones, this noble Pinot Noir delivers the harmony aesthetes seek: an elegant tannic architecture, deep fruit and a minerality on the palate. The balanced, concentrated 2012 vintage allowed the house to define a style of rare endurance, combining discreet power with tactile refinement. Designed for memorable dining moments, this Grand Cru meets the expectations of those who want a wine able to dress the silence of a dinner as well as enliven a connoisseurs' conversation, with the precision of a calligraphic stroke.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir, this Clos de Vougeot comes from a limestone-clay terroir with excellent drainage. The grapes are vendangés à la main, rigorously sorted and then destemmed before a 3 to 4 week maceration in wooden and stainless tanks. Daily punch-downs ensure a fine, measured extraction to capture the fruit's brightness and the ideal texture. The 18 mois en fûts de chêne ageing, of which about one third is new, provides a subtle patina that highlights the structure without dominating it. Indicative alcohol content: 13,5%. Altogether this composes a wine both ample and vertical, where aromatic complexity marries remarkable presence on the palate.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Deep ruby with garnet reflections, glossy, suggesting good concentration.
• Nose : Intense and complex, blending cherry, blackberry, black raspberry, then notes of coffee, liquorice and a mineral thread that asserts itself with aeration.
• Palate : Broad, fleshy attack, firm but rounded tannins, balance between density and freshness. Long silky finish where the dark fruits and liquorice return, underscored by a discreet salinity.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Grand Cru between 16 et 17°C in large tulip glasses to allow its aromatic palette to open and to soften the tannic frame. A prior aeration, decanting for one to two hours, helps release the spicy aromas and integrate the oak. Store bottles on their side, protected from light and temperature variations. This wine can be fully enjoyed today and also benefits from measured cellaring, depending on cellar conditions and your preferred level of maturity.

Accords mets et vin

• Starters : jambon persillé, oeufs en meurette, steak tartare prepared with a knife.
• Main courses : beef bourguignon, roasted duck with figs, braised pigeon, rib of beef, hare à la royale.
• Cheeses : Époisses, Langres, aged Comté, truffled Brillat-Savarin.
• Sides : mushroom risotto, creamy polenta, roasted root vegetables.
• Finish : for a bold pairing, a lightly sweetened dark chocolate dessert can highlight its depth.

Moments de dégustation

The Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012 Louis Jadot is the ideal companion:

• For a gastronomic dinner where each pairing tells a story.
• At a significant celebration that calls for a bottle with character.
• As an exceptional gift for a lover of great Burgundies.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012, Domaine Louis Jadot
• Appellation : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2012
• Grape : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol : 13,5%
• Aging : 18 months in oak barrels, about one third new
• Bottle size : 75 cl
• Cellaring : ready to drink today, good potential with proper cellar conditions
• Serving temperature : 16–17°C