Domaine de la Vougeraie
About Domaine de la Vougeraie
Created as recently as 1999, Domaine de la Vougeraie has seen one of the most remarkable ascensions to prominence in the entire region. Jean-Claude Boisset (of the famous Boisset Group) took the seismic decision at the turn of the millennium to combine his unbelievable, yet disparate, Burgundian holdings from various négociant companies he had accrued over the years.
A monumentally successful decision, its title is derived from the significant holdings in Boisset’s home village of Vougeot. The winery itself is located not in Vougeot, but rather in Prémeaux - in the old Claudine Deschamps cellars. From this seat, general manager Sylvie Poillot coaxes and crafts sublime expressions of over 30 appellations totalling 40 hectares under vine.
Viniculture
These significant holdings, which include a stunning six Grands Crus, make Domaine de la Vougeraie one of the most important and influential producers in Burgundy – the gorgeous wines produced vintage after vintage make it one the best too. Boisset’s exceptional success, having founded his first eponymous négociant company at the age of 18, means no expense is spared in the viticultural or vinification process. Fully biodynamic practically from the instant it was formed as a Domaine, an entirely new suite of wooden fermentation vats and a state-of-the-art sorting table was added to the winery in Prémeaux.
The result has been some of the most critically acclaimed Burgundy of the past 20 years. The change in winemaker from Pascal Marchand to Pierre Vincent in 2005 has seen a more delicate and perhaps terroir-driven style from Vougeraie – Marchand preferred heavier extraction which resulted in powerful, but perhaps slightly blunted wines. In 2019, Sylvie Poillot has continued the winemaking philosophy of Vincent, crafting a range of wines with an inherent sense of place and judged to perfection in their construction.
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Burgundy | 4 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,068.78 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Vougeot 1er Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot, the 0.83-hectare monopole of the domaine, was picked three times. It was showing a bit of reduction on the nose when I visited. The rounded palate features lime cordial, tinned apricot and plenty of passion fruit and pineapple notes toward the finish. This is a delicious and seductive white Vougeot, although it is missing just a little tension and intellect overall. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€656.63 |
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Vinous (88-90)A blend of several parcels including two declassified Premier Crus, the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Village is matured with 20% whole bunch. The nose was showing some reduction, although there seems to be plenty of dark berry fruit here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, nicely judged acidity, a rounded texture and a silky-smooth finish. This is a well-crafted Chambolle Village. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€2,140.38 |
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Vinous (94-96)From 104-year-old vines that are still productive, the 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Les Mazoyères Grand Cru includes 100% whole bunches. It might well possess my pick of the bouquets from Vougeraie, offering vibrant red berry fruit infused with lovely incense and blood orange scents. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-judged acidity and beautiful balance. Very persistent in the mouth. This is an excellent Charmes-Chambertin. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€5,020.38 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from a 0.151-hectare parcel of vines. It has the best tension and terroir expression of Vougeraie’s white Grand Crus, featuring gunflint-tinged green apples. The palate is well balanced with quite a powerful, intense opening. Honeyed in texture, displaying notes of lemon curd and mango, it leans to the tropical side of things toward a finish that just denudes it of some of the tension promised by the aromatics. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€979.60 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)The two plots are picked and vinified separately, assembled when the wine is racked to tank. Fine bright purple, with a depth of fruit, almost an exuberance, which is really pleasing. Really delicious fruit weight, just the right acidity and excellent length. Just 25% whole bunches this year |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€1,378.38 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)The two plots are picked and vinified separately, assembled when the wine is racked to tank. Fine bright purple, with a depth of fruit, almost an exuberance, which is really pleasing. Really delicious fruit weight, just the right acidity and excellent length. Just 25% whole bunches this year |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,188.82 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru comes from just under half a hectare of vines and is matured with 35% whole bunch. It has a well-defined bouquet that is earthier than Vougeraie’s other crus, conveying a little more energy than the Premier Crus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, the stems imparting a touch of pepperiness, and the finish is quite tensile, displaying good persistence. This is an elegant Clos du Roi that should age well in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,228.38 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru comes from just under half a hectare of vines and is matured with 35% whole bunch. It has a well-defined bouquet that is earthier than Vougeraie’s other crus, conveying a little more energy than the Premier Crus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, the stems imparting a touch of pepperiness, and the finish is quite tensile, displaying good persistence. This is an elegant Clos du Roi that should age well in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€2,146.38 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Charlemagne Grand Cru has a very lovely bouquet of lemon curd, white peach, almond and flecks of white chocolate, all very well defined. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, rounded and intense, very persistent but with more tension and nerve than some of Vougeraie’s Premier Crus. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€695.58 |
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Vinous (91-93)Apparently the berries were very aromatic when they entered the vat for the 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Bel-Air 1er Cru, which includes 40% whole bunches. It has a lovely bouquet of wild strawberry, raspberry and wild hedgerow scents, touches of iris flower emerging with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite fleshy and velvety-smooth in texture. There is more density here on the finish, which shows touches of spice and marmalade and fans out nicely. This should evolve well in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€1,881.73 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)100% whole bunch vinification. Most of the vines date back to 1928-29 with a few from 1989. Glowing imperial purple. The nose mirrors the majesty. Starts discreetly then swells on the palate. The wine is entirely harmonious with perfectly integrated light touch of acidity. It is very far from being massive but it is a beauty nonetheless. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95-98 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€4,145.20 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)100% whole bunch vinification. Most of the vines date back to 1928-29 with a few from 1989. Glowing imperial purple. The nose mirrors the majesty. Starts discreetly then swells on the palate. The wine is entirely harmonious with perfectly integrated light touch of acidity. It is very far from being massive but it is a beauty nonetheless. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 86-88 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€600.78 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2019 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Marconnets 1er Cru comes from 1.83 hectares of vine and includes 30% whole bunch. The cohesive, focused bouquet features a mélange of red and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins and nicely balanced, but as with some of the domaine’s other cuvées, I am seeking more grip and density on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€795.18 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Vougeot Les Cras 1er Cru comes from 0.68 hectares of vines and includes 25% whole bunch. It has a focused, delineated bouquet of red berry fruit, briar, crushed rose petals and crushed rock. The palate is very well balanced and delivers more mineralité than many of the domaine’s Premier Crus, with impressive tension and focus toward the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€935.58 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2019 Vougeot Le Clos de Prieuré Blanc 1er Cru comes from the 0.83-hectare monopole. Fresh apple blossom and wet limestone scents on the nose are flanked by white flowers. The palate is well defined with a fine bead of acidity. This is a slightly more linear and refined Clos de Prieuré Blanc than previous years, revealing a subtle spiciness on the finish. Very fine. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
€872.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Vougeot 1er Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot, the 0.83-hectare monopole of the domaine, was picked three times. It was showing a bit of reduction on the nose when I visited. The rounded palate features lime cordial, tinned apricot and plenty of passion fruit and pineapple notes toward the finish. This is a delicious and seductive white Vougeot, although it is missing just a little tension and intellect overall. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
€536.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)A blend of several parcels including two declassified Premier Crus, the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Village is matured with 20% whole bunch. The nose was showing some reduction, although there seems to be plenty of dark berry fruit here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, nicely judged acidity, a rounded texture and a silky-smooth finish. This is a well-crafted Chambolle Village. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,765.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)From 104-year-old vines that are still productive, the 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Les Mazoyères Grand Cru includes 100% whole bunches. It might well possess my pick of the bouquets from Vougeraie, offering vibrant red berry fruit infused with lovely incense and blood orange scents. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-judged acidity and beautiful balance. Very persistent in the mouth. This is an excellent Charmes-Chambertin. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
€4,165.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from a 0.151-hectare parcel of vines. It has the best tension and terroir expression of Vougeraie’s white Grand Crus, featuring gunflint-tinged green apples. The palate is well balanced with quite a powerful, intense opening. Honeyed in texture, displaying notes of lemon curd and mango, it leans to the tropical side of things toward a finish that just denudes it of some of the tension promised by the aromatics. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
In Bond
€804.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)The two plots are picked and vinified separately, assembled when the wine is racked to tank. Fine bright purple, with a depth of fruit, almost an exuberance, which is really pleasing. Really delicious fruit weight, just the right acidity and excellent length. Just 25% whole bunches this year |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
In Bond
€1,130.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)The two plots are picked and vinified separately, assembled when the wine is racked to tank. Fine bright purple, with a depth of fruit, almost an exuberance, which is really pleasing. Really delicious fruit weight, just the right acidity and excellent length. Just 25% whole bunches this year |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€972.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru comes from just under half a hectare of vines and is matured with 35% whole bunch. It has a well-defined bouquet that is earthier than Vougeraie’s other crus, conveying a little more energy than the Premier Crus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, the stems imparting a touch of pepperiness, and the finish is quite tensile, displaying good persistence. This is an elegant Clos du Roi that should age well in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,005.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru comes from just under half a hectare of vines and is matured with 35% whole bunch. It has a well-defined bouquet that is earthier than Vougeraie’s other crus, conveying a little more energy than the Premier Crus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, the stems imparting a touch of pepperiness, and the finish is quite tensile, displaying good persistence. This is an elegant Clos du Roi that should age well in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,770.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Charlemagne Grand Cru has a very lovely bouquet of lemon curd, white peach, almond and flecks of white chocolate, all very well defined. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, rounded and intense, very persistent but with more tension and nerve than some of Vougeraie’s Premier Crus. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
€561.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Apparently the berries were very aromatic when they entered the vat for the 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Bel-Air 1er Cru, which includes 40% whole bunches. It has a lovely bouquet of wild strawberry, raspberry and wild hedgerow scents, touches of iris flower emerging with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite fleshy and velvety-smooth in texture. There is more density here on the finish, which shows touches of spice and marmalade and fans out nicely. This should evolve well in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
In Bond
€1,565.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)100% whole bunch vinification. Most of the vines date back to 1928-29 with a few from 1989. Glowing imperial purple. The nose mirrors the majesty. Starts discreetly then swells on the palate. The wine is entirely harmonious with perfectly integrated light touch of acidity. It is very far from being massive but it is a beauty nonetheless. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95-98 (IB) |
In Bond
€3,445.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)100% whole bunch vinification. Most of the vines date back to 1928-29 with a few from 1989. Glowing imperial purple. The nose mirrors the majesty. Starts discreetly then swells on the palate. The wine is entirely harmonious with perfectly integrated light touch of acidity. It is very far from being massive but it is a beauty nonetheless. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 86-88 (VN) |
In Bond
€482.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2019 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Marconnets 1er Cru comes from 1.83 hectares of vine and includes 30% whole bunch. The cohesive, focused bouquet features a mélange of red and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins and nicely balanced, but as with some of the domaine’s other cuvées, I am seeking more grip and density on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
€644.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Vougeot Les Cras 1er Cru comes from 0.68 hectares of vines and includes 25% whole bunch. It has a focused, delineated bouquet of red berry fruit, briar, crushed rose petals and crushed rock. The palate is very well balanced and delivers more mineralité than many of the domaine’s Premier Crus, with impressive tension and focus toward the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
€761.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2019 Vougeot Le Clos de Prieuré Blanc 1er Cru comes from the 0.83-hectare monopole. Fresh apple blossom and wet limestone scents on the nose are flanked by white flowers. The palate is well defined with a fine bead of acidity. This is a slightly more linear and refined Clos de Prieuré Blanc than previous years, revealing a subtle spiciness on the finish. Very fine. |