VOUGEOT PREMIER CRU LES PETITS VOUGEOTS

VOUGEOT PREMIER CRU
LES PETITS VOUGEOTS 2022

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2022 2023

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Deep, bright crimson.

Bouquet : Rich and powerful aromas of berries, spices and liquorice.

Palate : A nice robust structure in the mouth, with wild berries and liquorice flavours, elegant tannins, roundness and richness.

Food and wine pairing

Drink with stews, game or coq au vin, but also spicy dishes such as couscous or chili con carne, and mature cheese such as the French Comté, Reblochon, Epoisses or Vacherin.

Serving suggestions

Serve at around 15°C. (59°F).

Ageing potential

6 to 8 years.

Origins

The name Vougeot immediately calls up the name of that famous vineyard, the Clos de Vougeot. But this village of the Côte de Nuits has other fine vineyards. The name itself derives from the little river Vouge. The powerful abbey of Cîteaux established the vineyards there in the 12th century and laid the foundations of their long brilliant reputation. Their claim to fame is due at least partly to the fact that, rather unusually for the Côte de Nuits, Vougeot produces white wines (Chardonnay) as well as red (Pinot Noir). The appellation was formally instituted in 1936.

Located at around 240 metres altitude, to the right of the road leading to the famous Clos de Vougeot castel, the Premier Cru Les Petits Vougeots vines are cultivated on shallow, brown calcareous soils. The name "Les petits Vougeots" refers to the presence of the source of the stream "La Petite Vouge", which only forms in case of strong weather.

Vinification and maturing

The harvest is totally destemmed and undergoes 4 to 5 days of cold maceration before fermentation. Punching down and pumping over are carried out daily. The wine is aged in casks for 15-18 months (50% new oak).

Vintage : 2022

The Weather : Uncertain conditions, but mild in the end throughout the season!

The harvest, running from 25 August to 16 September. The grapes were beautifully healthy, with varying degrees of ripeness depending on the exposure.

Balanced, honest white wines. Maturing ought to bring just the right degree of roundness to red wines with varying qualities, depending on the maturity of each plot. We have both sophisticated, fruity red wines with a good Burgundy tension as well as rich, warmer ones.

A pleasant vintage in terms of quality with excellent yields for both whites and reds.

The vinification choices have been crucial as to whether to favour acidity or the alcoholic degree.

VOUGEOT PREMIER CRU LES PETITS VOUGEOTS 2022