Lr.Dominique Clos de Vougeot Vieille Vignes 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lr.Dominique
Label Name:
 
Clos de Vougeot Vieille Vignes
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
No single consolidated critic score found for a Dominique Laurent Clos de Vougeot 'Vieilles Vignes' 2015; marketplace and critic listings for Dominique Laurent 2015 Grand Cru/old‑vine wines generally sit in the 92–95 point range, with merchant and consumer ratings (Vivino avg ~4. 5/5). Representative sources: Vinous, KLWines, Vivino, Maison Dominique Laurent product pages

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with black cherry, plum, truffle and earth; spicy, mineral backbone, creamy mid‑palate and ripe, firm tannins leading to a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast beef, lamb, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi or grilled short ribs, miso‑glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Old‑vine Pinot Noir, hand‑harvested; traditional fermentation (partly destemmed in some cuvées), extended élevage in French oak barrels (historically significant new oak use), aged on lees ~14–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Maison Dominique Laurent (negociant/proprietor) selects old‑vine parcels in Clos de Vougeot; known for long élevage, careful barrel management and emphasis on terroir expression.