2009 Vougeraie - Vougeot Les Cras 1er Cru
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The 2009 Vougeot les Cras is another wine that has begun to close in on itself. Sweet red berries, flowers and spices emerge gradually from this mid-weight, slightly fleeting wine. The use of 50% whole clusters comes through in the wine's expressive bouquet and gracious, medium-bodied structure. There is an awful lot to like.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2009 Vougeot les Cras is another wine that has begun to close in on itself. Sweet red berries, flowers and spices emerge gradually from this mid-weight, slightly fleeting wine. The use of 50% whole clusters comes through in the wine’s expressive bouquet and gracious, medium-bodied structure. There is an awful lot to like. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2029. Importer: Boisset Family Estates, St. Helena, CA; tel. (800) 878-1123
The 2009 Vougeot Les Cras is a mid-weight translucent red. Sweet spices, menthol and flowers add complexity to the dark fruit. The Cras is sensual, round and inviting all the way to the finish. This is a gorgeous, inviting wine. The Cras has 50% whole bunches and 45% new oak.
About the producer
Based south of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Prémeaux-Prissey, Domaine de la Vougeraie was created in 1999, grouping all of Jean-Claude Boisset’s holdings under one name. The property has a total 40 hectares of vines, with extensive holdings in Vougeot as well as plots in six Grands Crus.