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2013 Bouchard Pere et Fils Clos de Vougeot

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November 7, 2021 - $155

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RATINGS

93Wine Spectator

Rich and mouthfilling, with a velvety texture carrying the cherry, raspberry, mineral and spice flavors eloquently. The refined tannins firm this up, leading to a lingering aftertaste.

91Stephen Tanzer

Black cherry, licorice and wild herbs on the rather ripe nose, along with a whiff of reduction. Offers a captivating light floral touch to its flavors of dark berries, black pepper and resiny herbs...suave, intense, slightly saline wine finishes with hints of crushed herbs and cinnamon, fine-grained tannins and noteworthy aromatic persistence.

90The Wine Advocate

...crisp and well-defined bouquet, subtle floral scents and fine mineralité. The palate is well balanced with quite a lot of confectionary notes...

16.5Jancis Robinson

Lots of evolution on the nose – quite tertiary autumnal scents. Some suggestion of boiled cherry sweets (hard candy).

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Nuits Villages, Vougeot, Clos de Vougeot

Clos de Vougeot is a walled vineyard that dominates the tiny commune of Vougeot in Burgundy’s Nuits-St.-Georges. The 124-acre Grand Cru vineyard includes a historic chateau that in 1945 was purchased by the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, an organization devoted to promoting the traditions of Burgundy and its wines. The impressive chateau is the organization’s headquarters. Clos de Vougeot was established as a vineyard by Cistercian monks in the 12th century, then sold off to private owners after the French Revolution. The vineyard is unusual for a Grand Cru in that it includes land that runs down to the main road. The soil is light limestone with sand. Principal landowners are Chateau de la Tour, with 13 acres; Meo-Camuzet, 7.5 acres; Rebourseau, 5.5 acres; Louis Jadot, 5.3 acres; and Leroy, 5 acres.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.