Domaine de la Vougeraie - Grand Cru Charmes-Chambertin "Les Mazoyères" 2017 (750ml)
Price: $249.99
| Producer | Domaine de la Vougeraie |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 200284 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine de la Vougeraie Description
Seven Grands Crus preside majestically over these vines, sharing in the glory of Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze. Of the seven, Les Charmes-Chambertin and Les Mazoyères-Chambertin, just across the Route des Grands Crus from Chambertin, are climats renowned since the Middle Ages. These appellations precede the AOC system, and were created by decrees in 1931 and 1932. The history of these climats is inseparable from Chambertin, long considered as “the greatest possible Burgundy”. It was found in the royal cellars at Versailles, and was the only wine Napoleon would drink. It was also the first Burgundy served at the White House, when Thomas Jefferson ordered 100 dozen bottles of “Burgundy of Chambertin”.
Burghound: 92-95 Points
Here there is no reductive funk to mask the ultra-floral, cool and pure essence of red currant and earth scents that are trimmed in a deft touch of wood. There is an interesting natural sweetness to the medium-bodied flavors that are also quite beautifully detailed on the caressing bitter cherry pit-inflected finale that delivers excellent depth and persistence. I very much like the balance and this fine Maz too should age effortlessly.
