Clos du Prieuré Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot AOP 2022

Vougeot AOP 2022 from Domaine de la Vougeraie, a red wine from the Côte de Nuits made using biodynamic methods from Pinot Noir. A 75cl bottle from a confidential Burgundy appellation, featured in DirectCave's Œnothèque selection.

Who produces Clos du Prieuré Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot AOP 2022?

Domaine de la Vougeraie, founded by the Boisset family around the turn of the 2000s, brings together plots located in several villages of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. The entire vineyard is farmed using Demeter-certified biodynamic agriculture, with winemaking designed to preserve the expression of each terroir rather than a uniform house style.

On what terroir is Clos du Prieuré Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot AOP 2022 produced?

Vougeot AOP is a communal appellation of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, renowned for its immediate proximity to the Clos de Vougeot. The soils are Jurassic clay-limestone, situated on moderate east-facing slopes that promote even ripening of the grapes. The region's continental climate, with distinct winters and warm summers, shapes the style of the red wines produced here.

What is the tasting profile of Clos du Prieuré Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot AOP 2022?

Pinot Noir, the only red grape permitted in Vougeot, classically produces elegant wines marked by notes of red fruit and a hint of spice, with a supple tannic structure that softens further with time. This typicality, characteristic of the appellation, is reflected in the character of this 2022 vintage.

At what temperature should Clos du Prieuré Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot AOP 2022 be served?

A red Vougeot is generally served between 15 and 16°C in a Burgundy glass to release its aromas. Wines from this appellation generally age well for several years, often over a decade for the best vintages, making them natural candidates for a wine cellar.