Domaine Christian Clerget presents their 2019 Vougeot 1er Cru Les Petits Vougeots, a distinguished expression from the heart of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. Vougeot, a compact appellation, holds significant historical importance, positioned strategically between the Grand Crus of Clos de Vougeot and Musigny, yet offering a distinct terroir profile.
The Les Petits Vougeots Premier Cru vineyard is celebrated for its specific geological composition, typically featuring calcareous clay soils over a limestone bedrock. This foundation imparts a characteristic minerality and structural integrity to the Pinot Noir. The 2019 vintage in Burgundy was defined by a warm, dry growing season, resulting in concentrated fruit with excellent phenolic ripeness, balanced by a vibrant acidity ensuring age-worthiness.
Clerget's winemaking philosophy emphasizes meticulous vineyard management and a measured oak regime, typically employing a proportion of new French oak barrels for élevage. This approach supports the wine's inherent fruit concentration and structural framework, allowing the intricate nuances of the Vougeot terroir to express themselves with clarity and depth.
Tasting notes
The 2019 Clerget Vougeot Les Petits Vougeots 1er Cru offers an intricate aromatic tapestry, revealing ripe red cherries, wild raspberries, and nuances of violet, gracefully interwoven with tertiary notes of forest floor and delicate spice from its élevage. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, exhibiting a silken texture and a core of concentrated red and dark berry fruit. A finely-grained tannic framework provides structure, leading to a persistent, mineral-inflected finish. This wine is poised for significant evolution with judicious cellaring.