2018
Clos De Vougeot Grand Cru

Pinot Noir
SKU: 1VOCVFR318

Elegant mid-weight reds are made in the traditional dry, earthy style of the French classics. Most are Pinot Noirs, but all share European sensibilities and a savory food-oriented flavor profile.

FOOD PAIRING: Flexible partners for lighter meats, poultry & seafood (served hot). Ideal for dishes accented with CHEESE, MUSHROOMS or GARLIC, but not suited for spicy heat or sugary foods!

$440
Description

Clos de Vougeot is both a vineyard and a wine, a historic monument and a certain image of France. Extending the universal spirit of Cîteaux, the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin is open to the world. This temple of wine is a work of patience, resplendent after nearly a millennium of human effort and nature’s graces.

Please note that this is an imported wine and cannot legally be shipped to GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, MO, MT, OH, SD, VA or WV

Tasting Notes
Aroma: 

Aromas of fresh raspberries and notes of musk and soft spices.

Palate: 

Sophisticated, velvety mouth rich with flavors of red fruit.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 
  • Clos Vougeot Surface: 1,052 ha
  • Geographical Situation: parcel at the top of the Clos de Vougeot, on a slight slope (to the left of the alley leading to the château).
  • Exposure: East-facing.
  • Plantings: 1946/1947 1951/1952 1954/1955 1983/1984 1989/1990 1993/1994
Tech Notes
  • Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
  • Organic Agriculture: Since 1998
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Barbecued beef or pork ribs
Cheese & Nuts:
Medium cheeses