Philippe Le Hardi Clos Du Vougeot Grand Cru 2019

About the Winery: One of Burgundy’s largest wine Domaines. Its prestigious heritage, which comprises a remarkable Château with a glazed tile roof and 90 hectares of vineyards, is the product of a time-old legacy that is closely tied to the history of the Burgundy wine region. This remarkable château, with its varnished tiles, is a spectacular piece of heritage closely tied to the region’s history. Its vineyards are split between the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise. The diversity of its ‘climats’ results in a rich palette of wines with distinctive styles that reflect the subtleties of the Burgundy varietals.

Clos Vougeot was founded around 1110 AD by the monks of nearby Cîteaux, who remained its owners until the French Revolution in 1789.  The Clos de Vougeot is a Burgundian icon. It has never been broken up and it retains its identity intact within the walls which were built to enclose it 5 centuries ago.

Winemaker's tasting Notes: The intense notes of red and black fruit mingling with delicate floral aromas, the whole wrapped up in subtle spicey notes with raspberry, morello cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant, rose, peony, and violet. In the mouth, they are no less impressive: Concentrated and beautifully structured, they are simply dazzling. With smooth and  yielding tannins, their silky finish is already very pleasant. Optimal drinking window 5-20 years. Aged for 18 months in 30% new oak barrels.

Serving Suggestion:  Roasted goat and creamy potato gratin

Varietal: Pinot Noir