VOUGEOT PREMIER CRU LES CRAS

VOUGEOT PREMIER CRU
LES CRAS 2023

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2023

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Deep, bright crimson red.

Bouquet: Generous aromas of violets and berries (Morello cherry, blackcurrant). As it ages, it evolves towards notes of undergrowth, dead leaves and truffles on animal notes.

Palate: A great structure with delicate tannins. The attack is straightforward, the liveliness and chewiness well-balanced, with a liquorice finish.

Wine and food pairing

A great red Burgundy to pair with meat dishes such as roast fowl, roast lamb, or feathered game. Slow-cooked, spicy dishes such as couscous or glazed duck in the Chinese style will be perfectly at ease with its aromatic complexity.

As for cheeses, medium flavoured, soft-centred cheeses like Reblochon or Vacherin will make a good match.

Serving temperature

Serve ideally at 14 or 15°C (57-59°F.).

Ageing potential

8 years and more in good cellaring conditions.

Origin

A famous village located in the Côte de Nuits, in Burgundy, Vougeot takes its name from the small river that runs through it, the Vouge. When one evokes its name, one immediately thinks of the famous Clos de Vougeot, but this village has other beautiful vineyards. Established here since the 12th century, the abbey of Cîteaux has given these wines a sparkling shine.

This appellation covers about 15 hectares, 11 of which are classified as Premier Cru. "Cras" is a word often used in the Burgundian vineyards to designate stony hillsides and scree slopes, formed of limestone pebbles.

Vougeot Premier Cru Les Cras lies against the north wall of the Clos de Vougeot, directly in line with the central section of the Grand Cru, at an altitude of 240 to 250 metres.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes are hand harvested and then destemmed but not crushed (therefore whole) and directly put in vats by gravity. Maceration occurred about 20 days in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts only followed by a 15 months ageing period in oak barrels (50% new barrels), on lees and without racking.

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.

VOUGEOT PREMIER CRU LES CRAS 2023