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Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de Thorey La Vougeraie 2017

The wine

Strategically placed between the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, in Premeaux-Prissey, the Pinot Noir vines, ideally exposed to the south, grow on limestone-rich soils. Each parcel of vines enjoys the benefits of organic and biodynamic growing. No fertilisers or chemical weed killers are used, allowing the grape variety to fully express its personality. In the cellar, the grapes, of which 5% are whole, are placed into vats using gravity. After a five-day pre-fermentation maceration period, the grapes are naturally fermented using indigenous yeasts and are aged for a total of 18 days with light pumping over. Finally, after being pressed using a vertical press, the wine is aged in 30% new barrels for around 16 months.
The bouquet reveals elegant aromas of chocolate and red fruits. On the palate, the blackcurrant flavours pair wonderfully with a velvety texture, leading to a long finish.

About the Producer La Vougeraie

Domaine de la Vougeraie, which is located in Vougeot, was created in 1999 by the Boisset family by merging the different vines belonging to the family. The vineyard now has 34 hectares spread over 67 plots and 27 appellations, two-thirds of the surface being in Côte de Nuits, the rest in Côte de Beaune. The vineyard heritage is of a high quality with parcels of Charmes-Chambertin Les Mazoyères, Musigny, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, and Les Damodes Bâtard-Montrachet. The vineyard is certified in organic farming. This domaine has risen to the best level and produces wines which combine concentration and finesse.