Domaine Jean Marc Millot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018
4.7
HK$1,700
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Jean-Marc Millot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 captures the character of this historic walled vineyard in the Côte de Nuits, expressing the site through pure Pinot Noir of notable finesse and depth. The 2018 vintage in Burgundy was generally viewed as very successful, shaped by a warm, sunny growing season that delivered ripe, concentrated fruit and generous texture while still allowing well-tended parcels to keep freshness and balance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it opens with layered aromas of ripe red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, violets and rose petal, supported by nuances of red plum, crushed redcurrant and refined oak spice. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with silky yet firm, medium-high tannins and vibrant, medium-high acidity, carrying a precise, linear core of red fruit, gentle clove, vanilla, light toast, forest herbs and a distinctive earthy, mineral edge. The finish is long, savoury and complex, indicating excellent potential for graceful evolution, with the promise of developing notes of dried flowers, truffle, sous-bois and tobacco leaf. This is a serious, cellar-worthy Grand Cru that pairs beautifully with roast duck breast, herb-crusted lamb, mushroom risotto or an aged Comté cheese.
Winery Background Domaine Jean-Marc Millot is a small family-run estate based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, respected among Burgundy enthusiasts for meticulous vineyard work and a philosophy that prioritises purity and terroir expression over sheer power. Now led by Jean-Marc’s daughter, winemaker Alix Millot, the domaine produces finely etched Pinot Noir from some of the Côte de Nuits’ most esteemed appellations, including Vosne-Romanée, Echézeaux and Clos de Vougeot. Their holding in Clos de Vougeot lies in the highly regarded Grand Maupertui sector and covers approximately 0.21 hectares, resulting in very small production in a generous year such as 2018. Viticulture is highly attentive, with careful bunch selection and a focus on limiting yields, while in the cellar, gentle extraction and sensitive élevage in oak are employed to capture finesse, aromatic precision and a transparent sense of place. This combination of top-tier terroir, tiny volumes and a steadily rising reputation makes this Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru a sought-after bottle for collectors and Burgundy lovers alike.