Domaine de la Vougeraie Beaune 1er Cru Les Greves' Rouge 2018
$211.50 in mix 6+
$235.00 per bottle
The Wine
Our small parcel of Les Grèves, planted in 1978, covers the central part of the hillside overlooking Beaune, at an altitude of 250 m. The name Les Grèves comes from the Latin for gravel, as the soil is highly calcareous here, ideal for the delicacy of the noblest of Beaune’s Premier Cru. Vines have been planted here since Gallo-Roman days. The town’s vines are mentioned in the oldest description of Burgundy vineyards, written by Eumenes in 312 A.D. Part of Les Grèves long belonged to the Carmelite order. The cult of the Christ Child at Beaune was started by a Carmelite nun, Marguerite Parigot (1619-1648), whom Anne of Austria reportedly consulted shortly before conceiving Louis XIV after 23 years of sterility. Domaine de la Vougeraie
90-92 Jasper Morris MW ' From the top of the vineyard, so more stylish than profound and tannic. Pleasing mid red-purple colour. Quite a heady sensual nose, ripe raspberry fruit, some apple acidity behind. No whole bunch fermentation here. Tasted Nov 2019.
The Details
Variety - Pinot Noir
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Sub Region - Cote d'Or
Extra - Cork
Year - 2018
Volume - 750ml
The Details
Variety - Pinot Noir
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Sub Region - Cote d'Or
Extra - Cork
Year - 2018
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
A family estate uniting a collection of the most prestigious, historical vineyards in Burgundy, the winery strictly adheres to organic and Biodynamic farming in order to achieve a balance between the earth, the plant and humanity, with the goal of drawing the best from the terroir. Faithful to its origins in the Cistercian traditions that defined Burgundy, Vougeraie honors the inseparable bond of wine and Burgundy since time immemorial.
