Clos de Vougeot - Grand Cru - Quartier de Marei Haut - 2019 - Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux - 0,75L

An iconic Burgundy Grand Cru, combining power, depth, and elegance in a masterful interpretation of Pinot Noir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
• Estate: Arnoux-Lachaux
• Climat: Quartier de Marei Haut
• Vintage: 2019
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Burgundy, France
• Ageing: In oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, with a carefully controlled proportion of new oak to enhance the terroir
• Appearance: Intense ruby red with garnet highlights

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Deep and complex, revealing ripe black fruit notes (blackcurrant, black cherry), subtle floral accents (peony, violet), and elegant spicy and woody touches (black pepper, licorice, forest floor)
• Palate: Powerful and racy, with well-defined tannic structure supported by vibrant acidity that balances the whole. The tannins are fine and silky, giving way to aromas of black fruits, spices, and a chalky minerality that lends great length
• Finish: Long and majestic, marked by impressive depth and persistent elegance

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩: Beef Wellington, herb-crusted rack of lamb, duck breast with figs
• 🍲: Lièvre à la royale, beef bourguignon, coq au vin
• 🧀: Époisses, 36-month Comté, truffled Brie

🗓 Cellaring Potential

This Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2019 is built for long ageing, ready to drink from 2027 to enjoy its vibrant fruit, and will continue to evolve until 2050, gaining depth and complexity over the years.

🌡 Serving Temperature

16–18 °C, with 2 hours decanting to fully reveal its aromatic richness.

🏰 About the Domaine

Located in the Côte de Nuits, Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux is an essential reference in Burgundy. This Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru – Quartier de Marei Haut is one of its flagship cuvées, perfectly illustrating the balance of power and finesse characteristic of Burgundy’s great wines. This historic terroir, located at the heart of Clos de Vougeot, offers exceptional depth and concentration.