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The Clos Vougeot appellation belongs to the red Grands Crus of the Côte de Nuits, in Burgundy. Its historic vineyard lies within a walled clos, at the heart of the village of Vougeot. As with many of Burgundy’s great sites, the diversity of the soils and exposures contributes to the distinctive character of the wines produced here.
The principal grape variety is Pinot Noir, whose expression here rests on a balance of finesse, depth and ageing potential. The location of Clos Vougeot on the Burgundian slope favours structured wines capable of combining noble substance with a precise expression of place. The Grand Cru classification underlines the exceptional status of this appellation within Burgundy’s hierarchy.
This 2012 vintage therefore displays the profile of a great red Burgundy intended for attentive tasting. Without prejudging its development in bottle, it belongs to the category of Pinot Noir wines sought after for their complexity and ageing potential.
Domaine Gerbet François presents here a red Clos Vougeot Grand Cru from the 2012 vintage. This wine highlights the identity of its appellation and the nobility of the Côte de Nuits site, in an interpretation centred on Pinot Noir.
The mention of the estate and vintage precisely situates this bottle within the landscape of Burgundy’s great wines. It is a suitable reference for enthusiasts wishing to explore Burgundy’s Grands Crus through a wine identified by its producer, origin and vintage.
Serve this wine between 16 and 18 °C, after opening it sufficiently in advance to allow it to express itself gradually. Decanting may be considered with care, particularly if the bottle is still young or shows pronounced structure upon opening. Choose a large glass to encourage aeration and reveal the nuances of the Pinot Noir.
At the table, this Clos Vougeot will be a fine match for refined cuisine: roast poultry, duck, pigeon, veal or a tender cut of beef. It may also be served with feathered game, mushroom dishes or mature cheeses, taking care to preserve the balance between the power of the dish and the wine’s finesse.
For its development, an indicative ageing period of 10 to 20 years may be considered under good storage conditions. The bottle will benefit from being kept at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration, and stored on its side so that the cork remains in contact with the wine.
2 bottles limit per person !
