Domaine de la Vougeraie Mazoyères Chambertin Grand Cru 2023
4.8
HK$2,340
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character From the prestigious Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru appellation, the 2023 Domaine de la Vougeraie Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru captures the essence of a remarkable Burgundy growing season. This vintage, characterized by a warm summer and generous yields, required meticulous biodynamic sorting to preserve freshness and structural concentration. The wine originates from a 1.16-hectare parcel of old vines rooted in deep, stony limestone soils, giving this Grand Cru its trademark muscular power and intense mineral backbone.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Showing immense depth, the wine opens with a complex bouquet of dark wild berries, black cherries, damp earth, and crushed violet petals. The palate is wonderfully energetic and multi-layered, framed by fine-grained, chalky tannins that lead to a long, mineral-driven finish. Pair this profound Burgundy with roasted duck breast in a cherry reduction or a slow-cooked, soy-braised squab to beautifully complement its savory complexity.
Winery Background Established in 1999, Domaine de la Vougeraie represents a modern benchmark for organic and biodynamic excellence in Burgundy. The estate is fully Biodyvin-certified, practicing meticulous hand-harvesting and low-intervention winemaking. Under technical director Timothée Prin, the grapes undergo gentle whole-cluster fermentation followed by aging in fine French oak, creating a pure, terroir-expressive masterpiece that honors its storied Gevrey-Chambertin heritage.