D. Vougeraie Vougeot Clos du Prieure Rouge 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D. Vougeraie
Label Name:
 
Vougeot Clos du Prieure Rouge
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy, Côte de Nuits (Vougeot)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 90–92; Burghound 89–91; Jasper Morris 91–93; Wine Spectator 92

Tasting Note
Perfumed violet and rose aromas with cherry, raspberry and mulberry; chalky minerality, sandalwood spice, bright acidity, silky tannins, medium-bodied with a lively, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, duck confit, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed fish, teriyaki chicken, shiitake mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Cold pre-fermentation maceration, wild‑yeast fermentation (~18–20 days), 15 months in oak (≈20% new), light filtration, no fining.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (founded 1999 by Boisset). Organic since 1997 and biodynamic since 2001. Monopole Clos du Prieuré (~1 ha), vines planted 1901–1983.