Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023

This dry red Pinot Noir comes from the prestigious AOC Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru in Bourgogne, crafted by the renowned Méo-Camuzet winery. It features aromas of dark fruits and floral notes, supported by a firm structure with elegant tannins and a persistent finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• D.O. / Region: AOC Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Bourgogne
• Winery: Méo-Camuzet
• Soil / Altitude: Shallow soils with pebbles and limestone bedrock
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Oak barrel ageing / High cellaring potential

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from a nearly three-hectare parcel within the historic Clos de Vougeot vineyard. The soil consists of a thin layer of humus over a subsoil of pebbles and bedrock, forcing the roots to dig deep. The vines combine different generations, including plantings from 1920.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Vinification involves moderate extraction with punching down of the skins to add depth. Ageing takes place in oak barrels, with a notable use of Tronçais oak, which helps refine the wine's structure.

Why buy it

This red wine stands out for its balance of concentration and mineral freshness. Its solid tannic structure ensures excellent bottle evolution over the coming decades, making it an exceptional wine for cellaring. To add a distinguished bottle to your collection, you can buy Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023 online directly from our shop.