Vougeot 1er Cru Les Petits Vougeots Drouhin 2022 Red Burgundy wine

Description

Taste and aroma Vougeot 1er Cru Les Petits Vougeots Drouhin 2022 is a refined red wine from the Côte de Nuits, offering aromas of cherry and blackcurrant, as well as spicy notes. On the palate, it is both rich and balanced, with ripe red fruit flavours and a touch of undergrowth. Each sip reveals nuances of black pepper and liquorice, creating a perfect harmony of fruit and spice. The tannic structure is silky and elegant, with a long, persistent finish.

Grape variety Made from Pinot Noir grapes, this wine benefits from the finesse and complexity characteristic of this Burgundy variety. The decades-old vines add extra depth to the wine, enriching its aromas and flavours. Pinot Noir is particularly appreciated for its ability to reflect the particularities of each terroir, resulting in unique and distinctive wines.

Terroir The Vougeot terroir, located in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits region, is renowned for its clay-limestone soils and continental climate. The vines benefit from optimum exposure to the sun, allowing the grapes to ripen to perfection. This unique terroir gives the wine its distinctive characteristics, notably its tannic structure and complex aromas. Les Petits Vougeots is a climate renowned for the quality of its wines, offering ideal conditions for growing Pinot Noir. The mineral-rich soils and sunny exposure contribute to the wine's complexity and finesse.

History of the estate Maison Joseph Drouhin is an institution in Burgundy, founded in 1880. For four generations, the Drouhin family has been cultivating vines and producing exceptional wines. The estate covers more than 80 hectares of the best terroirs in the region. Joseph Drouhin is renowned for its commitment to quality and respect for winemaking traditions. The Vougeot 1er Cru Les Petits Vougeots Drouhin 2022 is one of the estate's flagship wines, appreciated for its finesse and elegance. The estate makes a point of practising sustainable viticulture that respects the environment, thus guaranteeing high-quality wines.