Vougeot Premier Cru "Les Petits Vougeots" 2020
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Our Vougeot Premier Cru "Les Petits Vougeots" 2020 is an elegant and complex wine. Behind its intense ruby color, It shows a fruity nose reminiscent of blackcurrant and blackberry, with notes of laurel and elderberry. The palate is rich and elegant, with perfectly-integrated tannins. The delicate finish is highly persistent.
ALCOHOL13% volSERVING TEMP.16°CDRINKABILITYNow to 20 years -
Surrounded by two prestigious Grands Crus, "Les Petits Vougeots" is a tiny and highly sought-after vineyard in the Côte de Nuits and an excellent representation of the outstanding quality of the Vougeot appellation. Its marl and limestone rich soils lend delicacy and depth to the wine.
APPELLATIONVougeotTYPE OF CRUPremier CruALTITUDE250 meters -
Hand-harvested grapes. Weeks-long maceration, minimal pumping-over and punching-down. Pressing in pneumatic press. Placed in French oak barrels for aging on fine lees. Light filtration before bottling.
HARVESTEarly September 2020AGING17 months in French oak barrelsPRODUCTION600 bottles