Domaine de la Vougeraie Gevrey Chambertin 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine de la Vougeraie
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 90-92; Jasper Morris 90-93; Burghound 90-92

Tasting Note
Fresh, mineral-driven Pinot Noir: red and black cherry, plum, rose petal, spice, forest floor and savory earth; medium-bodied with supple tannins, bright acidity and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki pork, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Organically/biodynamically farmed grapes; varying whole-cluster vinification; native-yeast fermentations in open vats with ~20-day maceration; aged in French oak barrels (moderate new oak).

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (est. 1999 by the Boisset family) farms ~37–44 ha across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune; fully organic/biodynamic with notable Grand Cru holdings and a terroir-focused approach.