In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flower, apple, mineral
Palate: lemon, hazelnut, chalk, saline
A historic walled white monopole, rich and saline with citrus, white flowers and a stony depth.
What it pairs with
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Roast turbot in beurre blanc
A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish. -
Aged Comte
Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.
How to serve Vougeot Premier Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Clos Blanc de Vougeot, a rare white-wine monopole inside red-wine Vougeot, is among Vougeraie's signature wines.
- 1999 — Domaine de la Vougeraie assembled by the Boisset family
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Vougeraie
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Vougeot, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1999
Scores
- Burghound 91 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Vougeot Premier Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot
What does Vougeot Premier Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flower, apple, mineral. On the palate, lemon, hazelnut, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A historic walled white monopole, rich and saline with citrus, white flowers and a stony depth.
When should I drink Vougeot Premier Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot?
Drink 6-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vougeot Premier Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot?
Roast turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua and Aged Comte. A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
What grapes are in Vougeot Premier Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Vougeot, AOC).