Vougeot – Clos de Vougeot, Historic Grand Cru of Côte de Nuits

Vougeot: Power and History in Burgundy

This small appellation of the Côte de Nuits is world-renowned for its iconic Grand Cru vineyard, Clos de Vougeot, founded in the 12th century by Cistercian monks.

Clos de Vougeot: A Monumental Grand Cru

Enclosed by stone walls, Clos de Vougeot is the largest Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy (50 ha), producing dense, structured Pinot Noir wines built for aging. Aromas include dark cherry, spice, forest floor, and sometimes truffle.

A noble and varied terroir

Clos de Vougeot sits on clay-limestone soils, with diverse geology from top to bottom, creating subtle differences between parcels and producers.

An age-worthy Burgundy

Young, the wine can be firm and reserved; with age, it evolves toward greater depth, suppleness, and arom