Domaine de la Vougeraie : Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru "Les Mazoyeres" 2018

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru "Les Mazoyères" 2018 from Domaine de la Vougeraie

Tasting

Appearance

The appearance unveils a deep ruby red color with black cherry highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity with notes of black fruit, notably blackcurrant and cherry, accompanied by floral nuances and spices. Earthy and woody touches add an extra dimension to the bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, this wine seduces with its elegance and concentration. The texture is rich and silky, supported by fine, powdery tannins that are perfectly integrated. Black fruit aromas dominate, underpinned by mineral and spicy notes that testify to the expression of the terroir. The finish stands out for its remarkable persistence and delicacy.

Food and wine pairings

This Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru "Les Mazoyères" 2018 is the ideal accompaniment to roasted or braised red meats, feathered game prepared in sauce, as well as soft, washed-rind cheeses. Roast lamb with jus or poultry in red wine sauce also make excellent pairings.

Serving and storage

It is recommended to serve the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru "Les Mazoyères" 2018 at a temperature between 14 and 16°C. This wine has exceptional aging potential and can be kept until around 2035 and beyond.

An elegant and complex Burgundy Grand Cru produced using biodynamics

The estate

Domaine de la Vougeraie was created in 1999 by Nathalie and Jean-Charles Boisset, who consolidated the family plots acquired since 1964. Located in Premeaux-Prissey in Burgundy, the estate now covers 44 hectares spread over 72 plots covering 37 appellations in the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune. Certified organic since 1998 and biodynamic since 2011, the estate is currently managed by Sylvie Poillot. Jean-Charles Boisset is the General Manager of this family estate, recognized for its environmental commitment and the quality of its terroir wines.

The vineyard

Charmes-Chambertin is a Grand Cru of Gevrey-Chambertin located in the Côte de Nuits. The Les Mazoyères plots of Domaine de la Vougeraie were planted between 1901 and 1902, making it one of the oldest vineyards of the estate. The soils present a stratified composition with clayey silts in the upper part, very calcareous, and pure silts in the lower part. The planting density reaches 10,000 vines per hectare, 100% from massal selection. The vines are managed according to biodynamic principles, with horse plowing on certain plots and the application of biodynamic preparations.

Winemaking and aging

The Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru "Les Mazoyères" 2018 was vinified using an artisanal approach respectful of the fruit. Manual harvesting was followed by cold pre-fermentation maceration for five days. Vinification took place in open wooden vats with 100% whole bunches, using indigenous yeasts. The total maceration lasted about twenty days with punching down and pumping over. Aging continued for 16 months in French oak barrels from the Cîteaux forest, with 35% new oak. Bottling was carried out by gravity according to the lunar calendar.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir