D. Vougeraie Charmes Chambertin Mazoyeres 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D. Vougeraie
Label Name:
 
Charmes Chambertin Mazoyeres
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin (Charmes‑Chambertin 'Les Mazoyères'), Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critical scores for the 2018 Vougeraie Charmes‑Chambertin Les Mazoyères include Vinous ~93–95, Robert Parker / Wine Advocate ~92–94; reviewers note long aging potential (drinkability 2028–2040+ in many notes)

Tasting Note
Raspberry and black‑cherry core with violet florals, forest‑floor and graphite notes. Silky, spicy tannins, bright acidity and chalky mineral drive; medium‑to‑full bodied with a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef tournedos, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed fish, Korean bulgogi, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Certified organic/biodynamic viticulture; high whole‑berry/whole‑cluster proportions, cold pre‑fermentation maceration, native‑yeast fermentation and ~16 months in French oak (c.36% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (est. holdings consolidated 1999) manages ~40 ha across Côte d'Or including several grands crus; known for converting many vineyards to organic/biodynamic farming and low‑intervention winemaking.