Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2044.
vintage10 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Burghound reviewed 2022201993/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, violet, spice, earth

Palate: dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk

An elegant, perfumed Clos de Vougeot with red and black fruit and silky tannins.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • Coq au vin
    A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Coq au vin, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A long-held Mugneret parcel within the walled Clos de Vougeot.

  1. 1933: Domaine founded

Facts

Producer
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Vougeot, AOC)
Oak
Around 16 to 18 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 500 to 1000 at retail
Drinking window
10-25 from vintage

Frequently asked about Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

What does Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, violet, spice, earth. On the palate, dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. An elegant, perfumed Clos de Vougeot with red and black fruit and silky tannins.

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 Coq au vin 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).

Tags

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