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Nicolas Forestier

We have chosen to use the word investment, not to advise you to buy this or that bottle in order to make a capital gain in a few years' time, but rather to invest in certain estates or appellations that will be more difficult to access financially in a few years' time.

 

A MICRO-APPELLATION

Nestled between Chambolle Musigny and Flagey-Echezeaux (the village of the Vosne-Romanée appellation), the wines of Vougeot owe their name to a small river that joins the Saône, the Vouge. We call it a micro Appellation, because it's tiny in size and will hardly be able to grow between the famous clos-de-Vougeot and Musigny. Situated in the Côte-d'Or department, the vineyard covers 15.45 hectares of vines spread over a dozen winegrowers, with the distinctive feature that a third of the vines are white. An original feature for a Côtes de Nuit appellation.

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COMPLEX AND DEEP LIKE ITS NEIGHBORS

Over 80% of the appellation's surface area is classified as Premier Cru or Grand Cru. It is rarer to find a "Vougeot village". Clos de Vougeot is a world-famous Grand Cru located right next to Vosne-Romanée and Chambolle. Then there are the Premier Crus, with 4 climats (Clos de la Perrière, Le Clos Blanc, Les Crâs and Les Petits Vougeot). Vougeot's soils are shallow, brown limestone in the upper part, fine-textured limestone and marl and clay in the lower part, where the village appellation is located. As mentioned above, Vougeot wines are unique in that they are white wines, and have been since the creation of the appellation in 1936. Produced with the Chardonnay grape alone, the wines are dry, lively, mineral and very opulent on the palate. Whether white or red, Vougeot wines can be kept for a relatively long time. Depending on the climate, you can expect to enjoy them for 8 to 15 years... You'll just have to be patient.

 

Originally based in Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vosnes-Romanée, the Grivot family has owned plots of vines for over two centuries, passing through several generations. It wasn't until 1919 that the family acquired a few parcels of the famous Clos Vougeot vineyard after selling a few hectares of their own property. Another highly reputed parcel was added to the family collection in 1984, a parcel of "Richebourg". Etienne Grivot has been at the helm of the estate since 1987, and is constantly improving, producing irreproachable wines in recent vintages. This Clos de Vougeot can be kept for a few more years, with fairly supple tannins. On the palate, the wine is rather soft, with a combination of wild berry aromas and a hint of evolution. We recommend this vintage to discover the winemaker's style, and more recent vintages for the "investment" aspect.

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In the hands of the François Labet family since 1870, Château de la Tour is THE reference in the appellation. Firstly, because its wines are of the highest quality, and since François Labet's arrival in 1986, they have been steadily improving. He has surrounded himself with excellent advisors, initially Jean Pierre Confuron, the famous Burgundy oenologist, and more recently Sylvain Pataille, who handles the winemaking side of the business. François Labet is by far the largest plot owner in Clos Vougeot, with no less than 5 hectares of vines. Thanks to the excellent work carried out in the vines, its conversion to organic farming in 1992 and its support by top professionals, Château de la Tour is considered the soul of the appellation. The Vieilles Vignes cuvée is a little special in that it is only produced in good years. With a production of around 3,000 bottles, each one is more than confidential. With vines planted in 1910, this jewel is endowed with delicate, silky tannins and a mouthfeel without comparison. A real diamond to be discovered after many years in the cellar.

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We've already talked to you about the domaine in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation, but we couldn't resist talking to you again about this appellation. The domaine was created in 1999 by the Boisset family, who brought together various vines belonging to the family. The Premier Cru le Cras is an interesting wine to taste, combining rich, powerful tannins with the finesse of the Vougeot terroir. In their youth, these wines still have a framework of wild berries, blackcurrants and red fruits, and can be aged for a few years in the cellar before developing notes of humus or mushroom. With its reasonable price, it may be worth investing in this estate and tasting it before tackling the appellation's behemoth.

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