Domaine de la Vougeraie - Beaune 1er cru - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

Blending grapes from the clay-rich Clos du Roi and the limestone-laden Grèves terroirs, the 2020 red Beaune 1er Cru achieves a perfect balance between power and finesse. It's a true Burgundian wine, capturing the lightness of Pinot Noir, its digestibility, and its delightful fruity resonance. A must-have for enthusiasts!

Vinification:

Hand-picked on August 20, 2020 (fruit day). Sorting in the vineyard and at reception in the winery. 61% whole grapes, gravity-fed. No yeasting or enzyming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration (12-15°C) for 5 days. Total maceration 20 days. Pressing with a vertical press. Aged 16 months in barrels, 33% of which are new (origin of wood: Centre and Cîteaux). Light filtration. Bottled on December 6, 2021 (fruit day). Limited edition of 866 bottles.

Parcels: Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roi 0.1144 ha, planted 1978/1979, Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roi 0.1439 ha, planted 1962/1963 and 1974/1975, Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves 0.3275 ha, planted 1978/1979. Organic farming with Ecocert approval received in 2000. Biodynamic agriculture since the 2001 campaign, without certification.

Certified organic wine.

Recently awarded 3 stars by RVF for its "exceptional level," a mark of prestige in grand Burgundy, Domaine de la Vougeraie is one of the most accomplished estates currently. Its commitment to organic farming, biodynamic practices over the last twenty years, a splendid heritage of vines—67 plots across 34 hectares—and the remarkable talent of Sylvie Poillot produce captivating wines, among the most elegant and inspiring in their appellations.

The rigorous cultivation coupled with inspired craftsmanship, including a significant use of whole cluster fermentation, creates a delicate and sensual style, with a grace of texture and flavor that is simply superb.