Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2013
This Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2013 from Domaine Drouhin‑Laroze reveals a brooding elegance grounded in its storied terroir. The bouquet unfolds slowly to reveal briary red fruit, bramble and subtle licorice. The mid‑palate is framed by fine acidity and tightly knit tannins delivering harmony and persistence.
Tasting
- Aroma
- briary red fruit, bramble, licorice
- Palate
- fine acidity, tightly knit tannins, harmony
- Finish
- persistent, refined structure
Pairs with
- risotto with truffles
- steak with pepper sauce
From the Archive
The Domaine's Grands Crus are matured in oak barrels (80% new barrels) made from wood from the Allier and Nivernais regions. We favour light to medium-plus toasts as this ensures the perfect harmony between the wine and wood tannins.
When young, it is characterised by its raspberry red to deep garnet colour. Its full-bodied bouquet is reminiscent of black fruit, liquorice, spices, with woody and leather hints. On the palate, melted wood slightly dominates aromas of black fruit, truffle, anise and cherry. The intense, powerful and precise tannins of this Grand Cru accompany a long, unctuous finish.
From the Producer
Our one hectare parcel is situated in the area of Clos de Vougeot called "des Papes" and, more especially, in the "Plante l'Abbé" and "Quartier de Marei Haut" lieux-dits. The produce from this upper third section of the Clos de Vougeot was reserved for the Popes in Avignon.
Our Clos de Vougeot parcel is situated in the "Plante l'Abbé" and "Quartier de Marei Haut" lieux-dits in the most westerly section of the Clos de Vougeot. Separated by a path, these two parcels have a total surface area of 1 hectare and were planted in 1976, 1989 and 2007.