The 2016 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Jeroboam from Domaine de la Vougeraie is an exceptional wine that embodies the power and elegance of Côte de Nuits’ Grand Crus. This vintage offers a rich and complex tasting experience, perfectly balanced between power, freshness, and aromatic depth. It is a quintessential wine for aging, ideal for Burgundy enthusiasts who appreciate purity and authenticity from exceptional terroirs.
2016 Jéroboam Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine de la Vougeraie
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The 2016 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Jeroboam from Domaine de la Vougeraie is an exceptional wine that embodies the power and elegance of Côte de Nuits’ Grand Crus. This vintage offers a rich and complex tasting experience, perfectly balanced between power, freshness, and aromatic depth. It is a quintessential wine for aging, ideal for Burgundy enthusiasts who appreciate purity and authenticity from exceptional terroirs.
Winery: Domaine de la Vougeraie
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Color: Red
Bottle Size: 3 L (Jeroboam)
Description
The 2016 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Jeroboam from Domaine de la Vougeraie is a prestigious red wine from one of the most iconic vineyards in the Côte de Nuits. The Clos de Vougeot, a historic Grand Cru, produces structured and powerful wines. Domaine de la Vougeraie, renowned for its biodynamic practices, highlights the unique character of this terroir. The 2016 vintage is marked by concentration, freshness, and finesse due to ideal maturation conditions.
Blend
This wine is made entirely from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s noble grape. The terroir of Clos de Vougeot allows the Pinot Noir to develop deep, complex flavors and a robust tannic structure, while maintaining natural elegance.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep ruby red, almost opaque, with garnet reflections, showcasing richness and concentration.
Nose: Complex and intense, with aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackberry and cassis, floral hints of violet, and subtle spicy and earthy notes. Wood and undergrowth tones, along with truffle, add further depth.
Palate: Full-bodied and structured, with firm yet elegant tannins. Black fruit flavors harmonize with spice, mineral, and wood notes. The texture is velvety, and the long, persistent finish hints at superb aging potential. The freshness of the 2016 vintage balances the wine’s rich aromatics.
Aging Potential
The 2016 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Jeroboam has excellent aging potential. While it can be enjoyed young for its intensity and freshness, it will continue to evolve and gain complexity over the next 15 to 20 years or more, revealing the full grandeur of this legendary terroir.
Food Pairing
This grand cru pairs wonderfully with rich and sophisticated dishes. It complements red meats such as beef fillet, leg of lamb, and game. Stews and saucy dishes like beef bourguignon or coq au vin also pair well with this wine. Aged cheeses like Comté or Brie de Meaux enhance its complexity.
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