In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, spice, earth, violet
Palate: dark berry, mocha, mineral, truffle
A rich, generous Clos de Vougeot with dark fruit, spice and a fleshy mid-palate.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Meo-Camuzet farms a parcel in the upper part of the Clos de Vougeot.
- 1985 — Estate bottling began
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Meo-Camuzet
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Vougeot, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in mostly new French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 700 to 1400 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Scores
- Burghound 93 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
What does Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, spice, earth, violet. On the palate, dark berry, mocha, mineral, truffle. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A rich, generous Clos de Vougeot with dark fruit, spice and a fleshy mid-palate.
When should I drink Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru?
Drink 10-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Vougeot, AOC).