# Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €287
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red cherry, black cherry, violet, strawberry, cloves, cedar, vanilla, leather, mushroom, earth, tobacco

## About this wine

Domaine Drouhin-Laroze's Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. The estate's parcel is situated in the 'des Papes' area of Clos de Vougeot, with vines planted between 1976 and 2007. The 2021 vintage experienced frost, leading to reduced yields but allowing for concentrated grape maturity. Domaine Drouhin-Laroze is a family-run estate known for its dedication to meticulous grape cultivation and traditional winemaking practices.

## Interesting facts

- The upper third of Clos de Vougeot was historically reserved for the Popes in Avignon.
- Vine age in the estate's Clos de Vougeot parcel ranges from 1976 to 2007.
- The estate's Grand Crus are aged in barrels, with 80% being new oak.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and firm tannins are well-suited to rich protein dishes, where they can cut through fat and complement the meat's texture. The wine's inherent complexity can echo the savory and earthy notes found in game meats and mushrooms, while its structure can stand up to robust sauces.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Drouhin-Laroze's Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 involves gentle extraction during vinification to maintain tannin finesse. No whole bunches were used in 2021. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 to 24 months in oak barrels, with 80% of these being new. Oak toasts are typically light to medium-plus, intended to integrate harmoniously with the wine. The harvest for the 2021 vintage focused on achieving optimal grape maturity despite challenging weather conditions.