Varietal100% Pinot Noir.
Tasting notesColour: Deep, bright crimson.
Bouquet : Rich and powerful aromas of berries, spices and liquorice.
Palate : A nice robust structure in the mouth, with wild berries and liquorice flavours, elegant tannins, roundness and richness.
Food and wine pairingDrink with stews, game or coq au vin, but also spicy dishes such as couscous or chili con carne, and mature cheese such as the French Comté, Reblochon, Epoisses or Vacherin.
Serving suggestionsServe at around 15°C. (59°F).
Ageing potential6 to 8 years.
OriginsThe name Vougeot immediately calls up the name of that famous vineyard, the Clos de Vougeot. But this village of the Côte de Nuits has other fine vineyards. The name itself derives from the little river Vouge. The powerful abbey of Cîteaux established the vineyards there in the 12th century and laid the foundations of their long brilliant reputation. Their claim to fame is due at least partly to the fact that, rather unusually for the Côte de Nuits, Vougeot produces white wines (Chardonnay) as well as red (Pinot Noir). The appellation was formally instituted in 1936.
Located at around 240 metres altitude, to the right of the road leading to the famous Clos de Vougeot castel, the Premier Cru Les Petits Vougeots vines are cultivated on shallow, brown calcareous soils. The name "Les petits Vougeots" refers to the presence of the source of the stream "La Petite Vouge", which only forms in case of strong weather.
Vinification and maturingThe harvest is totally destemmed and undergoes 4 to 5 days of cold maceration before fermentation. Punching down and pumping over are carried out daily. The wine is aged in casks for 15-18 months (50% new oak).
