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Clos de Vougeot

Monks first planted vine in Clos de Vougeot in the 12th century. Nowadays, protected by a wall of stones, Clos de Vougeot is the largest grand cru area in Burgundy.
The vineyard of Clos de Vougeot is shared between 80 owners. It generates a lot of troubles for wine tasters as the average production per owner is a little bit more than 1,000 bottles !
Vougeot and Vougeot Premier Cru are the smallest appellations in Burgundy - excluding Clos de Vougeot - and sometimes provide very good value with both red and white wines.
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Clos de Vougeot wine information:

Appellation:	Appellation Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Appellation Vougeot Premier Cru Appellation Vougeot Controlée
Location:	In Côte de Nuits
Place:	Vougeot
Soil:	Clayey limestone Gravels (higher vineyard) Humus (lower vineyard)
Size:	450 ha (1,110 acres)
Production:	220,000 bottles Red wine only in Clos de Vougeot!
Grape:	Pinot Noir
Type of wines:	Harmonious full body red wine
Age:	10 to 15 years
Vintages: (recommended)	2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1993
Aromas:	Red fruits Chocolate Licorice
Clos de Vougeot and Food:	Grilled red meat
Cheese:	Epoisses Next: Vosne Romanée