Among the Côte de Nuits' secret great whites, the Clos Blanc 2023, Vougeot 1er Cru and monopole of the Domaine de la Vougeraie, stands as a manifesto of purity. From a historic clos planted to white varieties at the heart of a village now legendary for its reds, it embodies a measured boldness that defines the signature of great terroir wines. Chardonnay, enhanced by co-planting with pinot gris and pinot blanc, illuminates an aromatic palette of great delicacy. On the nose, white flowers, fresh almond and ripe lemon mingle, awakened by a whisper of gunflint. On the palate, the material unfurls with grace, carried by a mineral tension that surfaces like a silk thread, followed by a long, precise, profoundly vibrant finish. Everything here breathes handcrafted precision, attention to detail and balance between brightness and depth, for an experience that transcends the everyday.

Assemblage et vinification

This Vougeot 1er Cru white is primarily made from chardonnay, co-planted with pinot gris and pinot blanc, a traditional Burgundy combination that brings definition, flesh and nuance. The 2023 vintage is notable for the clarity of its expression and aromatic readability. Vinification combines precision and respect for the fruit, with fermentations carried out in both tanks and barrels to find the right balance between straightness and complexity. The 18 months' ageing in oak barrels, including 33% new oak, frames the texture with delicate notes of fresh butter and toasted wood without masking the terroir's mineral imprint. The oak, perfectly integrated, frames the wine discreetly like a frame that enhances a painting. The result is a satiny texture, a finely carved backbone and a depth that opens with air, promising confident cellaring.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Limpid and luminous, crossed by a crystalline sheen. The clear disc reveals fine legs that announce a silky texture and a delicate mouthfeel.
• Nez : Subtle bouquet of white flowers, fresh almond and ripe lemon, nuanced by a delicately smoky gunflint. On opening, hints of fresh butter and toasted wood—signs of controlled ageing—emerge, conversing with a frank minerality and a citrus core.
• Bouche : A direct attack supported by fine, chiselled acidity, then a broad, caressing body. The mid-palate stretches over a vibrant, precise, almost saline mineral tension. The long, pure finish leaves notes of citrus zest and almond, with a distinguished smoky return.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this 1er Cru at 8°C in tulip-shaped glasses to enhance its aromatic precision. A gentle airing of a few minutes reveals the complexity of the citrus and floral notes while integrating the most delicate ageing nuances. For this young vintage, opening ahead of time allows the texture to gain creaminess without losing its mineral drive. Cellaring can be envisaged confidently over the 2025 to 2035 period, during which the wine will gain depth, spicy amplitude and smoky nuances. Store bottles quietly, away from light, between 11 and 13°C, with stable humidity to preserve the aromatic integrity and the wine's straight profile.

Accords mets et vin

• Apéritifs : melting gougères, delicate fish rillettes, parmesan shortbreads that highlight the wine's mineral relief without weighing it down.
• Entrées : scallop carpaccio, white asparagus with a light mousseline, citrus crab, for an airy, floral alliance.
• Plats : roasted Bresse chicken with a glossy jus, or duck breast with citrus, as well as a noble poached fish, all matching the wine's breadth and length on the palate.
• Fromages : mature Comté, summer Beaufort, light tomme, favouring firm textures and pressed cheeses.
• Desserts : if serving dessert, choose a lightly sweetened thin citrus tart or a poached pear, to respect the wine's dry balance.

Moments de dégustation

Le Clos Blanc 2023 suits grand tables and chosen moments. It pairs perfectly with a gastronomic dinner focused on balance and precision, makes an excellent gift for a connoisseur, and lights up moments of sharing where the accuracy of a great terroir revealed by a masterful hand is celebrated.

• To mark a refined occasion with a terroir-driven cuvée, rare and eloquent.
• At a gastronomic dinner where textures and flavours dialogue with its mineral tension.
• As an exceptional gift for a Burgundy connoisseur.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Le Clos Blanc 2023, Domaine de la Vougeraie
• Appellation : Vougeot 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Dry white wine, Monopole of the Clos Blanc de Vougeot
• Millésime : 2023
• Cépage : Majority Chardonnay, co-planting of Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc
• Degré d’alcool : Not disclosed
• Vieillissement : 18 months in oak barrels, including 33% new oak
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : 2025 to 2035
• Température de service : 8°C