Ol.Bernstein Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ol.Bernstein
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Heiner Lobenberg 97–98+; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~95; Jancis Robinson 18/20; Neal Martin/Wine Advocate ~92–94; Burghound 91–94. Critics highlight perfume, concentration, firm tannins and long mineral finish

Tasting Note
Perfumed and intense with black cherry, boysenberry, violet, licorice and wild herbs; earthy truffle/forest-floor notes, firm powdery tannins, lively acidity and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, leg of lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cow cheeses (Comté, Beaufort). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, Sichuan braised beef, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
High whole‑cluster fermentation (≈60–80%), gentle extraction, 16–18 day maceration on skins, indigenous yeasts; aged ~15 months in French oak (variable % new oak).

Vineyard Info
Olivier Bernstein is a Gevrey‑Chambertin micro‑négociant/domaine (active since late 2000s) controlling several top Côte de Nuits parcels, including ~80‑year‑old vines in Clos Vougeot; focused on meticulous viticulture and bespoke cooperage.