2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Drinking Window 10–15 years
Classification Vougeot Premier Cru
Region Les Petits Vougeots
Soil Clayey and stony soil associated with a nearby old quarry
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Volume 544 bottles
Bottles544
Magnums24
Production Details Fruit came from the upper part of Les Petits Vougeots at 260–280 m, beside Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses. Grapes were handpicked and approximately 25% was retained as whole bunches/not destemmed. Indigenous-yeast vinification included daily punch-downs and pumpovers, performed twice per day beginning on the fifth day of cuvaison. The wine matured for 16 months in oak barrels, 30% new and sourced from forests in Central France. A specialist merchant recommends serving at 14–16°C.
Tasting Notes Deep carmine red; red fruit, rose, peony, hawthorn, strawberry-rhubarb crumble, red-fruit panna cotta, marzipan, incense, wild cherry, turmeric and vetiver; very fine-grained tannins, elegant velvety texture, harmony and balance.
Food Pairing Spiced lamb couscous; sweet-and-sour pork; prune tagine; spice-roasted pigeon
2019 Technical Specifications
Classification Vougeot Premier Cru
Region Les Petits Vougeots
Soil Clayey and stony soil associated with a nearby old quarry
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Production Volume 586 bottles
Bottles586
Magnums6
Production Details Fruit came from the upper part of Les Petits Vougeots at 260–280 m, beside Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses. Grapes were handpicked and approximately 25% was retained as whole bunches/not destemmed. Indigenous-yeast fermentation included two punch-downs per day during fermentation. Maceration lasted approximately two and a half weeks, followed by 16 months in oak barrels, 50% new.
Tasting Notes Cinnamon, mulled wine, turmeric, clove, cape gooseberry, cherry, hawthorn, bell pepper, chocolate, hazelnut, roasted almond and nougatine; fresh and delicate, with cherry, sloe, white blossoms, wild rose and fine tannins.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Classification Vougeot Premier Cru
Region Les Petits Vougeots
Soil Clayey and stony soil associated with a nearby old quarry
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 1,179 bottles
Bottles1,179
Magnums6
Production Details Fruit came from the upper part of Les Petits Vougeots at 260–280 m, beside Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses. Grapes were handpicked; approximately 20% was retained as whole bunches/not destemmed. Maceration lasted approximately two and a half weeks, followed by 15 months in one- and two-year-old oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Peony, rose, freshly cut cherry wood, light tobacco, redcurrant, pomegranate, ripe cherry, vanilla, clafoutis, almond and sugared almond; soft, supple and silky, with peppery tannins and flavors of preserved fruit, plum, chocolate and cinnamon.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Classification Vougeot Premier Cru
Region Les Petits Vougeots
Soil Clayey and stony soil associated with a nearby old quarry
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 596 bottles
Bottles596
Production Details Fruit came from the upper part of Les Petits Vougeots at 260–280 m, beside Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses. Grapes were handpicked; approximately 20% was retained as whole bunches/not destemmed. Maceration lasted approximately two and a half weeks, followed by 15 months in one- and two-year-old oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Red berries, rose, wild strawberry, gingerbread, Russian leather, chocolate truffle, caramel, pastries and liquorice; soft, harmonious, velvety, supple and fresh.
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