Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot 1er Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot Monopole 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine de la Vougeraie
Label Name:
 
Vougeot 1er Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot Monopole
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
95% Chardonnay, 4% Pinot Gris, 1% Pinot Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris MW 92–95; Vinous 90–92 (2021); Wine Spectator 93 (Aug 31, 2023); Burghound 90–92; Tim Atkin/Christy Canterbury 93–94

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and orchard fruit (lemon, apple, pear) with hazelnut, toasted spice and subtle saline minerality. Creamy mid-palate, energetic acidity and a long, slightly smoky finish (youthful tannic frame).

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with butter, creamy mushroom risotto, roast chicken, smoked salmon. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura prawns, crab sushi, mild Thai coconut fish curry.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture. Whole‑cluster pneumatic pressing, 24h settling, indigenous yeast fermentation (stainless then barrel), 16 months in barrels (≈20% new), monthly bâtonnage; light filtration, no fining.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (Boisset family) founded 1999. Monopole Clos Blanc de Vougeot (historic walled vineyard), certified organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Demeter).