Flavour Profile

Gérard Raphet

Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Name: Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Brand: Gérard Raphet
Price: 219.99 USD
Rating: 4.75 (0 reviews)

France, Burgundy

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is a highly sought-after wine. This wine comes from the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru appellation, which is known for its exceptional vineyard features, including a unique terroir and ideal climate conditions. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by traditional fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a true masterpiece, with a rich and complex flavor profile that showcases the unique characteristics of the terroir. This wine is known for its elegance, finesse, and balance, making it a must-try for any wine enthusiast.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is a deep and intense expression of the Clos de Vougeot terroir.On the nose, aromas of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and a hint of forest floor mingle together. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and structured, with firm, yet velvety, tannins. The finish is long and lingering, with a lingering earthy complexity. Overall, this is an excellent expression of the Burgundian terroir and a must-have for any collector. This wine will cellar and evolve over the next 20 years.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

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2058

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Gérard Raphet

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

CUSTOMER RATING

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