{"id":7039,"date":"2021-06-22T10:13:32","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T09:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=7039"},"modified":"2021-06-22T10:14:31","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T09:14:31","slug":"domaine-de-la-vougeraie-wine-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/domaine-de-la-vougeraie-wine-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Domaine de la Vougeraie: Guide to 8 emblematic vintages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id=\"p186\">Discover our article on the best vintages and the presentation of the <strong>Domaine de La Vougeraie<\/strong>. As its name suggests, this estate is located in the appellation <span id=\"190\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Vougeot,<\/span>\u00a0created by a family of local merchants:<\/span><span id=\"p187\">\u00a0visit\u00a0<span id=\"193\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Boisset<\/span>.<\/span><span id=\"p188\">\u00a0Thanks to its success, this estate has become one of the most important in the region of <strong>Burgundy<\/strong>.<\/span><span id=\"p189\"> In this article, you'll learn about the history of this estate, as well as its 8 emblematic cuv\u00e9es.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/domaine-de-la-vougeraie\"><strong>&gt; See La Vougeraie wines in stock<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Once upon a time...<\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"p211\">Jean Claude\u00a0<span id=\"212\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Boisset<\/span>the son of schoolteachers, joined the winegrowing business, building a small winery in Gevrey-Chambertin in the 1960s.<\/span><span id=\"p196\">\u00a0Following his success, he began exporting his wines to the UK, Europe and the USA.<\/span><span id=\"p197\">\u00a0The estate began to take shape after the purchase of the first vineyard:<\/span><span id=\"p198\">\u00a0visit\u00a0<span id=\"207\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Evocelles<\/span>.<\/span><span id=\"p199\">\u00a0This estate is a blend of all the estates purchased by the family over the years.<\/span><span id=\"p200\">\u00a0Twenty years after the first vines appeared around\u00a0<span id=\"208\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Vougeot<\/span>\u00a0and the first foot in C\u00f4te de Beaune.<\/span><span id=\"p201\">\u00a0Finally, the contribution of Clos Blanc completes the\u00a0<span id=\"209\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Vougeot<\/span>\u00a0like a famous golden glow.<\/span><span id=\"p202\">\u00a0It's thanks to all these vines from the family estate, that today we hear about the domaine de la\u00a0<span id=\"210\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Vougeraie<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Details of vintages:<\/h2>\n<p>In this article, we'll introduce you to some superb wines produced by the\u00a0<strong>property of the <span id=\"p186\">Domaine de La Vougeraie<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Most of these wines are in stock on our site. We are fortunate to have allocations every year from the estate. You can even set up an email alert in your Comptoir des Mill\u00e9simes customer account! This way, you'll be the first to know when\u00a0<strong>arrivals from <span id=\"p186\">Domaine de La Vougeraie<\/span><\/strong>. Here are the finest vintages:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Nuit St Georges premier cru Clos de Thorey Monopole :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nuits-Saint-Georges-1er-Cru-Clos-de-Thorey-Monopole-mdf-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nuits-Saint-Georges-1er-Cru-Clos-de-Thorey-Monopole-mdf-1-690x196.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nuits-Saint-Georges-1er-Cru-Clos-de-Thorey-Monopole-mdf-1-690x196.png 690w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nuits-Saint-Georges-1er-Cru-Clos-de-Thorey-Monopole-mdf-1-840x239.png 840w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nuits-Saint-Georges-1er-Cru-Clos-de-Thorey-Monopole-mdf-1-768x219.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Nuits-Saint-Georges-1er-Cru-Clos-de-Thorey-Monopole-mdf-1.png 843w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"p46\">It is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes.<\/span><span id=\"p77\">\u00a0Vinification is carried out using 50 % of whole grapes, not crushed and vatted by gravity.<\/span><span id=\"p78\"> No yeast or enzymes have been added.<\/span><span id=\"p49\">\u00a0Maceration\u00a0<span id=\"60\" class=\"s-rg-t\">pre-fermentation<\/span>\u00a0is done cold, at a temperature of 12 to 15 degrees for 5 days;<\/span><span id=\"p50\">\u00a0while total maceration lasts 23 days.<\/span><span id=\"p51\">\u00a0Aged for 13 months in barrel and 3 months in stainless steel vats.<\/span><span id=\"p79\">\u00a0No fining or light filtration.<\/span><span id=\"p80\">\u00a0Aromas of blackcurrant, spices, cracked pepper, eglantine and wintergreen.<\/span><span id=\"p81\">\u00a0It's also medium-bodied, with better concentration, lively acidity and fine tannins that assert themselves on the gently biting finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Gevrey Premier cru Bel Air :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bel-Air-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bel-Air-1-690x172.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bel-Air-1-690x172.png 690w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bel-Air-1-840x210.png 840w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bel-Air-1-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bel-Air-1.png 946w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"p216\">Vinification is carried out using 34 % of whole, gravity-fed, uncrushed grapes.<\/span><span id=\"p217\">\u00a0No yeasting or\u00a0<span id=\"225\" class=\"s-rg-t\">enzyming<\/span>\u00a0has been added.<\/span><span id=\"p218\">\u00a0Maceration\u00a0<span id=\"226\" class=\"s-rg-t\">pre-fermentation<\/span>\u00a0is done cold between 12 and 15 degrees for 5 days.<\/span><span id=\"p219\">\u00a0Total maceration lasts 22 days in vats.<\/span><span id=\"p220\">\u00a0Light pumping over every day until the end of the cuvaison.<\/span><span id=\"p221\">\u00a0Pressing with the press is vertical.<\/span><span id=\"p222\">\u00a0The wine is aged for 16 months, including 1 month in stainless steel vats.<\/span><span id=\"p223\">\u00a0This cuv\u00e9e reveals aromas of blackcurrant, spices and grilled porcini mushrooms, with a hint of juniper.<\/span><span id=\"p224\">\u00a0The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy and lively, with youthful chalky tannins and a lively spine of acidity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Corton-Le-Clos-du-Roi-mdf.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Corton-Le-Clos-du-Roi-mdf-690x162.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Corton-Le-Clos-du-Roi-mdf-690x162.png 690w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Corton-Le-Clos-du-Roi-mdf-840x197.png 840w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Corton-Le-Clos-du-Roi-mdf-768x180.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Corton-Le-Clos-du-Roi-mdf.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Made exclusively from Pinot Noir, it can be drunk between 2025 and 2045. In the glass, notes of peony and orange peel mingle with rich red fruits and fleshy notes of smoked meat and fresh leather absent during the aging process. It's medium- to full-bodied, velvety and enveloping, with powdery tannins, succulent acidity and a generous core of fruit. It's a beautiful, elegant wine, a little rustic in aroma.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The 10 other cuv\u00e9es :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Vougeot 1er Cru Les Cras :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"p236\">It gives off aromas of cherries, spices, dried herbs and toasted new oak.<\/span><span id=\"p237\">\u00a0The palate is medium-bodied, lively and firm in its youth, with a crunchy core of fruit and chalky tannins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Volnay Village :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"p252\">In the glass, this cuv\u00e9e opens with notes of dark berries, stewed plums, spices and licorice.<\/span><span id=\"p255\">\u00a0It's medium-bodied with succulent acids, a rich core of fruit and chalky tannins that assert themselves on the finish, rather as if it had been made in barrel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Les Corv\u00e9es Pagets :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"p257\">This cuv\u00e9e transmits a sensation of air to the nose.<\/span><span id=\"p258\">\u00a0We call it fruit spacing.<\/span><span id=\"p259\"> The palate is lively and linear, with tart red cherries, a touch of citrus zest and tangy Seville orange marmalade towards the finish, which breaks off a little quickly.<\/span><span id=\"p263\">\u00a0Once recovered from bottling, this will be a decent first vintage, although there are still a few substances left to develop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Gevrey Chambertin Les Evocelles :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"p296\">One of the highlights of the entire range, it opens in the glass with scents of blackcurrant, smoked meat, rich nuances of soil, spices and dried flowers.<\/span><span id=\"p297\">\u00a0The palate is medium-bodied, lively and nicely concentrated, with bright acids and good depth in the core.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"p24\">It gives off aromas of plums, warm spices, potpourri, wintergreen and creamy new oak.<\/span><span id=\"p25\"> Medium to full-bodied, velvety and enveloping with a broad attack and ample fruit core, it's a little shy after its recent bottling, despite the fact that in profile it's a rather supple and charming interpretation of this site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"p26\">There are also two other cuv\u00e9es:<\/span><span id=\"p3\">\u00a0<span id=\"20\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Beaume<\/span>\u00a0Village Blanc and\u00a0<span id=\"21\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Beaume<\/span>\u00a01er Cru les Gr\u00e8ves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We hope that this article on <strong>domaine de la Vougeraie<\/strong> will have pleased you. The most important thing was to talk about <strong>8 emblematic vintages from the La Vougeraie estate<\/strong>. You now have the choice for your tastings. Don't hesitate to leave questions or opinions in the comments bar.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/domaines-partenaires-guide-vin\/\">&gt; All Guides from our partner estates<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domainedelavougeraie.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official website of the Domaine de La Vougeraie<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover our article on the best cuv\u00e9es and the presentation of Domaine de La Vougeraie. As its name suggests, this estate is located in the Vougeot appellation, and was created by a family of local wine merchants: the Boissets. Thanks to its success, this estate has become one of the most important in the Burgundy region. 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