Domaine Armand Vincenot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2002
4.8
HK$972
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2002 from Domaine Armand Vincenot comes from one of Burgundy’s most historic walled vineyards, the Grand Cru appellation of Clos de Vougeot in the Côte de Nuits. In Burgundy, 2002 is widely regarded as a strong vintage: a favorable growing season and healthy harvest conditions produced Pinot Noir with fine balance, ripe fruit and classical structure. Clos de Vougeot is distinctive for its enclosed vineyard history and its patchwork of soils, where variations in limestone and clay across the slope can give wines a combination of breadth, perfume and firm backbone.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, this wine shows the mature, nuanced side of Grand Cru Pinot Noir, opening with red cherry, wild raspberry and violet layered with forest floor, dried leaves, truffle and gentle spice. The palate is supple yet structured, with vivid acidity, medium-full body and fine, persistent tannins carrying savory earth tones through a long finish. It pairs especially well with roast duck, mushroom risotto, or herb-crusted lamb, dishes that echo its earthy complexity and refined texture.
Winery Background Domaine Armand Vincenot is known as a small, traditional Burgundy estate focused on expressing terroir rather than winemaking gloss, an approach especially compelling in a site as storied as Clos de Vougeot. The domaine is associated with low yields, careful vineyard work and a restrained use of new oak so that fruit purity and site character remain at the forefront. That philosophy, together with the rarity of its tiny Grand Cru holding, makes this a compelling bottle for collectors who value authenticity, understated élevage and the classic voice of the Côte de Nuits.