Domaine de la Vougeraie Gevrey Chambertin 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine de la Vougeraie
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Jancis Robinson 16. 5+; Burghound 89–91; Jasper Morris 90–92; Tim Atkin 92; Vinous 90; Allen Meadows (Burghound/Robert Parker sources reported similar village scores)

Tasting Note
Red cherry and wild strawberry, forest floor, rose petal, white pepper and subtle smoke; medium-bodied with racy acidity, fine tannins and a precise, mineral, long finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, soy‑braised pork, grilled shiitake and sesame dishes.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvested; vinified parcel-by-parcel with gentle extraction; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (≈25–35% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (Boisset family) founded from consolidated family holdings; ~40 ha across the Côte d'Or, biodynamic certified, notable holdings include Les Evocelles (first domaine plot, parcels from 1956–2012).