# Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine de la Vougeraie
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €250
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, rose, blackberry, wet stones, raspberry, violet, black cherry, cedar, cloves, smoke, vanilla, leather, earth, tobacco, forest floor, mushroom

## About this wine

The Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine de la Vougeraie is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. The vineyard itself is one of the largest Grand Cru sites in the region, with a rich historical lineage. Domaine de la Vougeraie is recognized for its dedication to organic and biodynamic viticulture, employing methods such as horse-drawn plowing to foster a deep connection with the land. The 2021 vintage was shaped by cooler weather and frost, which impacted yields but is noted for enhancing the wine's aromatic profile and freshness.

## Interesting facts

- Clos de Vougeot is one of Burgundy's largest Grand Cru vineyards.
- Domaine de la Vougeraie has worked its vineyards organically since 1998.
- The domaine uses horse-drawn plows on 15 hectares of its vineyards.
- Production for this 2021 vintage is limited to approximately 5000 bottles.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats, preventing the wine from being overpowered. Its complex aromatic profile can echo earthy notes in mushrooms or fruit elements in sauces, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru begins with hand-harvested and sorted Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation is carried out using ambient wild yeasts. A pre-fermentation cold maceration is employed for five days, followed by a total maceration period of 24 days with light pumping-over. The wine then undergoes aging in French oak barrels for 12 months, with a further refinement period of 16 months. Approximately 20% of the barrels are new, and the oak is sourced from specific French forests and toasted slowly. The wine is lightly filtered and not fined before bottling.