Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 3000mlThe 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Philippe Pacalet reflects both the cooler nature of the vintage and Pacalet's minimalist winemaking approach in this historic grand cru vineyard. The nose is elegant and precise, offering red fruits and subtle dark berries, intertwined with forest floor notes and delicate spices. The aromatic profile shows remarkable clarity and focus, typical of the cooler 2021 vintage, while maintaining the complexity expected

The vineyard is located on the east coast of Corsica's Haute-Corse department

and drink it over the next 20 to 25+ years

it is full-bodied and rich with a creamy texture

As one of Gevrey Chambertin's most approachable grand crus

This wine exemplifies both the terroir's exceptional qualities and Charlopin's masterful winemaking approach

The barrel is adding a slight but attractive toasty note which will marry well with the fruit

The finish is long and focused

All of these wines have the ability to age for 20 plus years

it shows at its best

built for long evolution

This too is going to need at least a few years to come together but it should be excellent in time as the underlying material clearly seems to be present

Grape Variety: 66% Grenache