DOMAINE DE LA VOUGERAIE Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos de la Chapelle' Monopole 2022 Bottle ORG/BIO

Description

Domaine de la Vougeraie, based in Premeaux just south of Nuits St Georges, was created in 1999 when Jean-Claude Boisset of the Boisset group decided to group together all the vineyard holdings of his various negociant companies acquired over the years. The name comes from the significant holdings – and indeed Jean-Claude Boisset’s home – in the village of Vougeot. The winery is located however in the old Claudine Deschamps (Madame Jean-Claude Boisset) cellars in Prémeaux. No expense has been spared in production terms. The premier and grand cru vineyards are all farmed biodynamically with carefully limited yields.

Clos de la Chapelle vineyard was first established on this site around 1150, at the hands of monks who founded the Morgeot Priory and subsequently the Cistercian Abbey of Morgeot, including the chapel walls that still stand today. This 4.5-hectare vineyard has stood the test of time in this deep terroir where marl and clay prevail over limestone, and expresses itself in two colours: radiant gold and shimmering ruby. This great wine touches the soul as well as the body, and the percentage of old vines contributes to its racy opulence. Clos de la Chapelle has been aged for 16 months in oak barrels (20% new, medium toast) and 2 months in stainless steel tank. Stirring of the lees: twice a month during the fruit days and rising moon until December. Not racked.

Jasper Morris MW: 92-95 points - "The first vintage of this Monopole vineyard purchased from the Duchesse de Magenta! The yield is decent at 33 hl/ha. 20% new wood, made in the same way as the other whites. There is a suggestion of considerable power here and distinction. Kicks on beautifully on the palate, white fruit with a few plums in the background, very good acidity, and persistent. A fine first outing." Drink 2025-2031.