📌 Description
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Les Mazoyères 2023 – Domaine de la Vougeraie is a Pinot Noir of remarkable intensity and finesse. Deep and seductive, it combines the natural power of the terroir with the domaine’s signature silkiness. This Grand Cru perfectly unites charm, structure, and emotion.
🍇 Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir.
The grape reveals its noble complexity: black cherry, blackberry, peony, sweet spices, smoky notes, and subtle hints of truffle and earth.
🌍 Region / Country
Burgundy – Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru (Côte de Nuits, France).
Located just south of Chambertin, the Les Mazoyères climat lies on deep clay and marl-limestone soils, producing wines that are powerful, sensual, and built for longevity.
🌡️ Serving Temperature
Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for about 45 minutes when young to reveal its full aromatic depth.
⏳ Ageing Potential
20 to 30 years.
• 2026–2035: youthful brilliance, generous fruit, firm tannins.
• 2036–2053: peak maturity, harmony between depth, refinement, and silky texture.
👁️ Appearance
• Color: deep ruby with intense garnet highlights.
• Clarity: clear and bright.
• Legs: thick and regular, indicating great concentration.
👃 Nose
• Aromatic intensity: powerful and complex.
• First nose: black fruits (cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant).
• Second nose: violet, pepper, cocoa, earthy and smoky undertones.
👄 Palate
• Attack: ample and velvety.
• Structure: rich, silky tannins with balanced acidity.
• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, spices, licorice, truffle, and minerality.
• Overall balance: dense yet graceful, perfectly poised.
• Length: persistent, noble, and profound finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
• Game (venison, hare à la royale).
• Roasted or grilled red meats.
• Rich, slow-cooked dishes.
• Strong cheeses (Époisses, aged Comté, Langres).
⭐ Overall Impression / Style
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Les Mazoyères 2023 – Domaine de la Vougeraie is a wine of emotion, combining power and sensuality. It captivates with its perfect balance of depth, texture, and elegance.
