2020 Domaine de la Vougeraie Clos Blanc de Vougeot

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JM 95 WS 93 VN 92
JM 95

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, November 2021

(92-95 points) Pale lemon and lime, with both a refined bouquet and intensity behind. “The inimitable Clos Blanc” says Sylvie. So much fruit detail here, both the sharper styles such as fresh apple, through a whole range...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, August 2023

Smooth and charming, showing coffee, toffee, spice and citrus flavors, this white reveals a complex and delicate, almost creamy, texture, while the bright structure keeps this defined and long on the finish. Drink now...
VN 92

Vinous, December 2021

(910-92 points) Three tries were made through the vineyard to make the 2020 Vougeot ler Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot this year due to differing ripening levels. Orchard fruit, touches of petrichor on the nose, this is...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Nuits
Appellation Vougeot
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Domaine de la Vougeraie 1er Cru Clos Blanc de Vougeot is a white Chardonnay from the renowned Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Nuits sub-region in the Vougeot appellation. Produced by Domaine de la Vougeraie, this wine boasts a 13.0% alcohol content and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

The 2020 vintage presented unique challenges, prompting three separate harvests to accommodate varying ripening levels. This meticulous approach is reflected in the wine's nuanced profile, earning it praise from prominent wine reviewers.

Neal Martin of Vinous rated this wine 92 points, describing it as having a nose that features orchard fruit and touches of petrichor. Martin likens its style to that of Puligny, highlighting its well-balanced palate with a fine bead of acidity. He noted that while the wine could benefit from a bit more tension and minerality on the finish, it remains "fine overall."

Jasper Morris from Inside Burgundy gave the highest score, rating it between 92-95 points. He described the wine as pale lemon and lime in color, exhibiting a refined bouquet with significant intensity. Morris praised the "excellent taffeta texture" and "great length" of the wine, emphasizing its range of white fruit flavors, from fresh apple to various pears, while avoiding peach or tropical notes. Morris quoted Sylvie, who referred to it as "the inimitable Clos Blanc," underscoring its unique character.

Wine Spectator awarded the wine 93 points, calling it "smooth and charming." The review highlighted its complex mix of coffee, toffee, spice, and citrus flavors, complemented by a creamy texture. The bright structure adds definition, extending the finish. Wine Spectator suggests drinking this wine now through 2027, noting that only 217 cases were made and imported, adding an element of exclusivity.

Overall, the 2020 Domaine de la Vougeraie 1er Cru Clos Blanc de Vougeot is a well-regarded Chardonnay that showcases a delicate balance of flavors and textures, earning commendable reviews from leading wine critics.