2019 Jéroboam Vougeot 1er Cru "Les Cras" Domaine de la Vougeraie
The 2019 Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Cras” Jéroboam from Domaine de la Vougeraie is an exceptional wine that captures the elegance and power of the finest Premier Crus from the Côte de Nuits. This vintage offers a rich tasting experience, with impressive complexity and refined minerality. This large format is perfect for collectors and special occasions, promising a magnificent evolution in the cellar.
Wine Estate: Domaine de la Vougeraie
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Vougeot 1er Cru, Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Vougeot (Premier Cru), Les Cras
Color: Red
Format: 3 L Bottle (Jéroboam)
Description
The 2019 Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Cras” Jéroboam from Domaine de la Vougeraie is an exceptional red wine from the prestigious “Les Cras” climate in Vougeot, Côte de Nuits. Domaine de la Vougeraie, renowned for its biodynamic practices and respect for the terroir, showcases the purity and complexity of Pinot Noir. “Les Cras” is known for producing powerful and elegant wines with beautiful minerality. The 2019 vintage, with favorable weather conditions, resulted in concentrated, fresh, and harmonious wines, promising excellent aging potential.
Blend
This Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Cras” is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s emblematic grape. The terroir of “Les Cras,” rich in limestone soil, imparts the wine with a distinctive minerality, solid structure, and refined finesse.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The wine has an intense ruby red color with garnet highlights, revealing the concentration of the vintage and its aging potential.
Nose: The nose is complex and expressive, unveiling aromas of red and black fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and blackcurrant, accompanied by floral notes of violet and gentle spices. Hints of underbrush, truffle, and a subtle mineral note add depth and elegance to the bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is powerful and structured, with firm yet well-integrated tannins. The red and black fruit flavors are intertwined with spicy and mineral notes, offering great complexity. The texture is velvety, and the finish is long and persistent, marked by a refreshing minerality that perfectly balances the wine’s richness.
Aging Potential
The 2019 Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Cras” Jéroboam has excellent aging potential. This large format allows for slow and harmonious aging, with the ability to be stored for 15 to 25 years or more, revealing greater complexity and depth over time.
Food Pairing
This Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Cras” Jéroboam pairs ideally with red meats such as leg of lamb or beef filet. It also complements slow-cooked dishes in sauce, like coq au vin or beef bourguignon, and aged cheeses such as Comté or Brie de Meaux.