Domaine de La Vougeraie - Corton Le Clos du Roi 2013

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Corton Clos du Roi / Surface: 0.497 ha / Geographical situation: parcel on steepish slope. / Exposure: East / Plantings: 1951/1952

Domaine de La Vougeraie Description

The Domaine de La Vougeraie is a selection of estates acquired over time and blended with the family's own vines. Its history goes back to 1964 with Les Evocelles, the first plot to be acquired by our father at the start of his career in his home village of Gevrey-Chambertin.

Twenty years later, the vines of Vougeot and our first plot on the Côte de Beaune were added. 1996 brought more land around Beaune, before the loop was closed and we returned to Vougeot with the addition of Le Clos Blanc, the famous monopole with its glinting gold wines. And that is how the Domaine de la Vougeraie came into being; naturally, like a return to the source.

Vinous: 90-92 Points

(from 75-year-old vines; 50% vendange entier; tasted from cuve): Good bright red. Ripe, sexy, slightly liqueur-like red fruits complicated by smoke and minerals. At once silky and penetrating, delivering excellent depth to its flavors of raspberry, game and earth. Finishes saline and reserved, with excellent cut and subtle length. (Drink between 2022-2032)

Wine Advocate: 88-90 Points

The 2013 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru had just been racked and comes from one of the oldest vineyards planted 75 years ago. It has a very backward, wet limestone and seacave-scented bouquet at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with gently gripping tannin and good initial weight, but a little foursquare on the finish that lacks some persistence.