Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Laurent Roumier 2010

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Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Laurent Roumier 2010

The wine

Clos-de-Vougeot is a very balanced cuvée, with a high aromatic purity. The nose delivers delicate notes of red fruits (especially wild strawberries), as well as notes of tobacco and liquorice. Upright and balanced, on the palate we find relatively mellow tannins and fruity flavours. This cuvée goes well with poultry (coq au vin for example) and game birds.

About the Producer Laurent Roumier

Laurent Roumier, the cousin of Christophe (from the George Roumier domain) has long been associated with his brother. Since 1991 he has managed a four hectare-domain of rented vineyards, which he increased to seven hectares in 2005. The vines, which are 35 years old on average, are tended to with environmentally friendly practices. These vineyards spread over the Bourgogne, Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny, Clos Vougeot and Bonnes-Mares appellations. Laurent Roumier traditionally cultivates and vinifies using the old methods of treading and pumping over, without a pre-fermentation "cold soak", followed by a 15 to 18 month maturation in oak casks.
A man of few words, Laurent is fairly secretive when it comes to his "savoir-faire". However, his mastery is highly regarded amongst enlightened connoisseurs. His range includes wines made to be enjoyed soon (La Poirelotte) as well as cuvées with excellent ageing potential.
For more information, :read the article about Domaine Laurent Roumier on the blog