The 2021 Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Petits Vougeots” from Domaine Christian Clerget is an elegant and complex wine that embodies the finesse and richness of the great wines from the Côte de Nuits. This vintage, with its freshness and perfect balance, offers a harmonious and sophisticated tasting experience. With its excellent aging potential, this wine is an excellent choice for lovers of Burgundy’s finest wines and collectors looking for a rare and refined wine to age in their cellar.
2021 Vougeot 1er Cru Les Petits Vougeots Domaine Christian Clerget
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The 2021 Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Petits Vougeots” from Domaine Christian Clerget is an elegant and complex wine that embodies the finesse and richness of the great wines from the Côte de Nuits. This vintage, with its freshness and perfect balance, offers a harmonious and sophisticated tasting experience. With its excellent aging potential, this wine is an excellent choice for lovers of Burgundy’s finest wines and collectors looking for a rare and refined wine to age in their cellar.
Winery: Domaine Christian Clerget
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Vougeot 1er Cru, Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Vougeot (Premier Cru), Les Petits Vougeots
Color: Red
Bottle Size: 0.75 L
Description
The 2021 Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Petits Vougeots” from Domaine Christian Clerget is a refined red wine from one of the top climates in the Vougeot appellation, located in the Côte de Nuits. Domaine Christian Clerget, renowned for its meticulous and terroir-driven approach, highlights the purity and elegance of Pinot Noir in this wine. The “Les Petits” vineyard is situated in a prime area of Vougeot, where the limestone-rich soils impart vibrant minerality and exceptional complexity to the wine. The 2021 vintage, shaped by cooler conditions, resulted in wines that are balanced, fresh, and distinguished by aromatic finesse.
Blend
This Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Petits Vougeots” is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the noble grape of Burgundy. The unique terroir of this plot, with its limestone-rich soils, lends the wine a vibrant minerality, refined tension, and fine tannic structure, while preserving natural elegance.
Tasting Notes
Color: Bright ruby red with garnet reflections, showcasing the freshness and vitality of the vintage.
Nose: The nose is delicate and complex, revealing aromas of red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, complemented by subtle floral notes and soft spices. Hints of underbrush, licorice, and minerality add depth and complexity to this refined bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is elegant and well-structured, with silky tannins and refreshing acidity. The flavors of red fruits are well-balanced by earthy and spicy notes, offering length and growing complexity on the palate. The finish is marked by subtle minerality and persistent freshness, a hallmark of the “Les Petits” terroir.
Aging Potential
The 2021 Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Petits Vougeots” from Domaine Christian Clerget has excellent aging potential. It can be enjoyed now for its freshness and vibrant fruit, but it will continue to develop in the cellar over the next 10 to 15 years, gaining even more complexity and depth with time.
Food Pairings
This Vougeot 1er Cru pairs beautifully with roasted or grilled red meats, such as beef fillet or leg of lamb. It also complements roasted poultry, slow-cooked dishes, and aged cheeses like comté or brie de Meaux.
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