Joseph Drouhin - Clos de Vougeot 2020

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Containing the largest Grand Cru in all of the Côte d’Or, Vougeot, the village, takes its name from the small stream flowing through it, called Vouge. Over three quarters of the village retains Grand Cru status, and a single vineyard at that: Clos de Vougeot (or simply, Clos Vougeot). Its mass—over 50 ha—retains the single name chiefly for historic reasons.

But today, Clos de Vougeot contains over 80 owners and shows significant soil and slope variations within its boundaries. The top, bordering Musigny and Grands Echezeaux, is calcareous and gravelly on oolitic limestone and exhibits wonderful drainage. The middle sections are limestone, gravel and clay with less of a slope. The lower part has little slant and is mostly made of clay. Historically the diverse parcels were blended but today the abundance of owners means that everyone has his own style. Exploring and understanding them is part of the allure of Clos de Vougeot.

In general a fine Clos de Vougeot when young will be dense and dark but juicy, with a pronounced austerity, and needs a good ten years to bring it to its full potential.

A clear and bright purple colour. Perhaps a faint reduction along with some fresher briary notes. The stems add a slightly drier aspect to the finish where there is also prevalent oak, but the wine shows through as a harmonious whole.

 

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Price: $465.00

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Producer	Joseph Drouhin
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Vougeot
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2020
Sku	22358
Size	750ml