Produced from the legendary Grand Cru vineyard of Clos de Vougeot, this Pinot Noir represents one of Burgundy's most prestigious terroirs. Carefully crafted through traditional Burgundian winemaking and extended maturation in French oak, it delivers remarkable depth, structure, and aging potential while expressing the complexity and elegance of this historic vineyard.
TASTING NOTES
Deep ruby red in color with aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry that evolve into complex notes of spice, beeswax, leather, and coffee. The palate is concentrated and layered with refined tannins, exceptional length, and remarkable persistence.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Grilled beef, venison, game birds, roast duck, rack of lamb, Livarot, Munster, Maroilles, Époisses, Langres, and Soumaintrain.
VINIFICATION
The grapes undergo a cold pre-fermentation maceration before a three-week fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Regular punch-downs and pump-overs maximize color and structure, followed by post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation and 14 months of aging take place in French oak barrels, 70% of which are new, creating exceptional depth and complexity.
COUNTRY | France
REGION | Burgundy
APPELLATION | Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
GRAPE VARIETAL | 100% Pinot Noir
BODY | Full Bodied
STYLE | Dry
SOIL | Limestone, Marl, Clay
MACERATION | Cold pre-fermentation at 46°F / 8°C, followed by post-fermentation maceration at 77°F / 25°C
FERMENTATION | Temperature-controlled stainless steel over approximately 3 weeks, peak temperature 86°F / 30°C
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION | French oak barrels
AGING | French oak barrels for 14 months, 70% new oak
ALCOHOL | 14.0%
RESIDUAL SUGAR | 0.8 g/L
PH | 3.55
TOTAL ACIDITY | 5.2 g/L
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 57-61°F / 14-16°C
BOTTLE SIZE | 750 mL