Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Meo-Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Clos de Vougeot (Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 95; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 93–95; Wine Spectator 94; John Gilman 94; Jasper Morris 94–97; Vinous 91–93; Burghound 91–94

Tasting Note
A concentrated, floral Pinot Noir: wild and black cherries, blackberry, violets, dried flowers, subtle woodsmoke and blood-orange lift. Medium–full bodied with polished yet firm tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted duck, beef bourguignon, braised short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin pork, yakiniku or bulgogi, miso‑glazed black cod.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fully or mostly destemmed fruit fermented on native yeasts (concrete vats), gentle extraction (pigeage/pump-overs), élevage ~18 months in barriques with ~80–85% new oak.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo‑Camuzet: historic Vosne‑Romanée estate run by Jean‑Nicolas Méo; owns notable parcels in Clos de Vougeot (including Grand Maupertuis/Chioures). Family domaine with multi‑generation history and focus on high‑end Grand Cru production.