Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2012
It is an emblematic vineyard in the Côte de Nuits, it occupies a large part of the commune of Vougeot, between Chambolle-Musigny and Vosne-Romanée. The Clos is itself subdivided into “lieu-dit”, cultivated by about 80 different owners.
Situation géographique et terroir
Former residence of the monks of Cîteaux, the seat of the Fraternity of the Knights of the Wine-Tasters’ Cup, restored by Léonce Bocquet, the Château du Clos Vougeot is surrounded by a vast 50-hectare vineyard protected by five-century-old walls. It is an emblematic vineyard in the Côte de Nuits, it occupies a large part of the commune of Vougeot, between Chambolle-Musigny and Vosne-Romanée. Since the 12th century, the Cistercian monks of Cîteaux have been cultivating the vines and building the winery with four monumental capstan presses as well as the large cellar with a capacity of 2000 pieces of wine. The Clos is itself subdivided into “lieu-dit”, cultivated by about 80 different owners.
Vinification
The grapes are sorted, de-stemmed and then gently conveyed into the vat on a belt, without pumping. Before fermentation, we carry out a cold maceration at 10°C for 4 to 5 days. Vatting lasts between 18 and 20 days, during which we punch down the cap daily. The wine is then put into barrels, and the malolactic fermentation is carried out in full.
Lightly toasted so-called blonde, 40% new barrels
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