Style

An elegant and refined Burgundy Pinot Noir, combining finesse with depth and structure. Silky and expressive, with a balanced and terroir-driven profile.

Vineyard

Located in Vougeot, in the monopole vineyard “Clos du Prieuré,” planted on limestone and clay soils. This site produces wines with a balance of structure, freshness, and aromatic complexity typical of the Côte de Nuits.

Winery

Biodynamically farmed grapes, hand-harvested and carefully sorted. Fermented with native yeasts and gentle extraction. Aged in French oak barrels (partially new), enhancing complexity while preserving finesse and terroir expression.

Nose/Palate

Red berries, cherry, floral notes, spice, and subtle earthy nuances on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied palate with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, layers of red fruit, spice and mineral notes, and a silky, elegant, persistent finish.

Vougeot is a small and historically important village in the Côte de Nuits, best known for the legendary Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru. Although the Côte de Nuits is dominated by Pinot Noir, Vougeot is unusual in Burgundy for producing both exceptional red wines and a small number of distinguished white wines.

The village's vineyards lie on the slopes between Chambolle-Musigny and Flagey-Échezeaux, with soils varying considerably in depth and composition. Limestone, clay and marl create different expressions depending on altitude and position, from more structured wines on the upper slopes to richer, deeper styles lower down.

The historic Clos de Vougeot was created by Cistercian monks in the 12th and 13th centuries, who gradually assembled and enclosed vineyards with the famous stone wall. The château and Clos became one of Burgundy's defining vineyard landmarks and remain central to Vougeot's identity today.

Although Pinot Noir dominates, Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot is a remarkable exception: a historic white-wine vineyard situated within the Clos de Vougeot area. Its Chardonnay produces wines with ripe fruit, mineral tension and impressive depth, showing how versatile the terroir can be.

At its best, Vougeot combines Burgundy's deep history with remarkable terroir diversity — from powerful, age-worthy Pinot Noir to rare and refined Chardonnay, with the historic Clos de Vougeot at the heart of the village's identity.

Clos du Prieuré is a historic walled vineyard in Vougeot, farmed as a monopole by Domaine de la Vougeraie. Located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, the site reflects the village’s long connection with Pinot Noir and the historic vineyards surrounding the Clos de Vougeot.

The vineyard’s limestone and clay soils provide a balance of structure, freshness and mineral definition. Pinot Noir from the site typically shows red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry, accompanied by delicate floral, earthy and spicy notes.

On the palate, the wine is silky and finely structured, with elegant tannins, vibrant acidity and a savoury mineral character. Rather than relying on sheer power, it expresses Vougeot through precision, texture and depth.

The monopole status adds to the identity of the wine: the entire parcel is under the control of one domaine, allowing Domaine de la Vougeraie to preserve its individual character from vineyard to bottle.

Clos du Prieuré Monopole is an elegant and historic expression of Vougeot Pinot Noir — refined, savoury and mineral, with the depth and finesse to develop beautifully in bottle.

2023 was a warm, generous and successful vintage in Vougeot, producing wines with ripe fruit, expressive aromatics and excellent concentration. A warm growing season brought richness and depth, while Burgundy’s limestone-rich terroirs helped preserve freshness and structure.

For red Vougeot, particularly Pinot Noir from Clos du Prieuré Monopole, the vintage shows ripe red and dark cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry and subtle floral notes, with hints of spice and earth. The palate is generous and silky, supported by fresh acidity, fine tannins and a savoury mineral character.

Compared with cooler vintages, 2023 is more expressive, rounded and immediately approachable, while retaining the structure and freshness needed for further ageing.

2023 Vougeot is a rich yet balanced vintage — combining ripe Pinot Noir fruit, elegant texture, fine tannins, freshness and the distinctive limestone character of this historic Côte de Nuits terroir.