The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “Clos du Roi” from Domaine de la Vougeraie is a powerful and elegant wine that embodies the greatness of the Côte de Beaune’s Grand Crus. This vintage, with its depth and perfect balance, offers a sophisticated tasting experience. Ideal for lovers of great Burgundy wines, this wine promises a magnificent evolution in the cellar.
2020 Corton Grand Cru "Le Clos Du Roi" Domaine de la Vougeraie
€120.00
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The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “Clos du Roi” from Domaine de la Vougeraie is a powerful and elegant wine that embodies the greatness of the Côte de Beaune’s Grand Crus. This vintage, with its depth and perfect balance, offers a sophisticated tasting experience. Ideal for lovers of great Burgundy wines, this wine promises a magnificent evolution in the cellar.
Wine Estate: Domaine de la Vougeraie
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Corton Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Corton Grand Cru, Clos du Roi
Color: Red
Format: 0.75 L Bottle
Description
The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “Clos du Roi” from Domaine de la Vougeraie is a prestigious red wine from one of the most renowned climates on the Corton hill, located in the Côte de Beaune. Domaine de la Vougeraie is known for its commitment to biodynamics and its production of highly precise wines that perfectly reflect the terroir. “Clos du Roi” is an exceptional climate, producing powerful, elegant, and well-structured wines. The 2020 vintage, with its ideal weather conditions, produced concentrated and balanced wines with deep aromatic complexity.
Blend
This Corton Grand Cru “Clos du Roi” is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the noble grape of Burgundy. This unique terroir imparts great complexity and a solid tannic structure, with excellent aging potential.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The wine has a deep ruby red color with garnet highlights, indicating good concentration and significant aging potential.
Nose: The nose is complex and expressive, offering ripe black fruit aromas such as black cherry, cassis, and blackberry, accompanied by spicy, floral, and earthy notes. Hints of licorice, leather, and truffle add depth and refinement to the bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is powerful and structured, with firm yet silky tannins. Black fruit flavors blend with spicy and mineral notes, offering complexity and balanced freshness. The texture is velvety, and the long finish is marked by elegant minerality, extending the pleasure of the wine.
Aging Potential
The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “Clos du Roi” from Domaine de la Vougeraie has excellent aging potential. It can be enjoyed young for its aromatic intensity, but will continue to improve in the cellar for 15 to 25 years, developing greater depth and complexity.
Food Pairing
This Corton Grand Cru “Clos du Roi” pairs perfectly with red meats such as beef filet or leg of lamb. It also complements slow-cooked dishes like beef bourguignon or coq au vin, as well as aged cheeses such as Comté or Brie de Meaux.
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