Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Le Grand Maupertui

France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de Vougeot
Bottle
Identity
Producer Dufouleur Frères
Year 2021
Vol 0.75
Classification Grand Cru
Grapes 100% Pinot Noir
Color Red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Bright red-black cherry colour
Aroma fine florality on the nose
Palate fine, still rather restrained fruit on the palate, but the class is evident with fine tannins
Finish great class
Aging Potential will know how to age harmoniously
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 13.0
Aging Process 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels of various capacities, ages and origins in order to smooth the impact of the wood as much as possible and allow a fair expression of the nuances of the appellation. No racking during aging and re-massing for 2 to 3 months before to clarify the wines as naturally as possible.
Fermentation A cold pre-fermentation maceration phase allows the gentle extraction of tannins and aromas before the appearance of alcohol. Pigging and pumping over are decided on a case-by-case basis in order to obtain an optimal balance guaranteeing beautiful harmony.
Terroir
Soil Kimmeridgian
Vine Age old vines
Harvest Desc meticulous sorting, both during harvest and at the arrival in the winery
Interesting facts
Elegant and floral Pinot Noir with fine tannins, class, and aging potential. The Clos de Vougeot is a 50-hectare vineyard with 82 owners, created in the 12th century by Benedictine monks at Citeaux. The vineyard has remained virtually unchanged since the 15th century when it was enclosed by a wall. Wines from the upper part of the Clos at 250 meters altitude are known to be more generous and complex.