Domaine Henri Rebourseau : Clos de Vougeot Grand cru "Vieilles Vignes" 2019

The minerality of a Clos Vougeot Grand Cru that stems from old vines

The estate

Founded in 1782 and present in 9 Burgundian appellations, Domaine Henri Rebourseau is one of the estates which owns the most extensive surface area of Grands Crus in the Côte de Nuits. The estate hails its exceptional heritage-filled vines, resting on land that has been cultivated for over 1400 years. Today, the de Surrel family watch over this exceptional heritage by carrying out organic and biodynamic farming practices. Thus, there is no unique "Rebourseau taste" and the quality-oriented approach emphasises the crucial part that the ''climat'' plays in the production of fine wines.

The vineyard

The wines from Clos Vougeot developed by the estate come from a 2.21-hectare plot which shelters vines planted in 1927, 1968, 1973, 1977, 1990 and 2011.

From the 2019 vintage, a new label show that this Clos Vougeot Grand cru "Vieilles Vignes" was exclusively developed from this plot, planted in 1927, which stretches across 1.2 hectares. These old vines are located in the upper part of the climate, on a gentle slope where the soil is rich in gravel and limestone as well as clay.  

The wine

This wine’s terroir boasts an extraordinary history. In 1855, four of Burgundy's Grand Crus were classified as "hors ligne": Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Romanée Conti and Clos Vougeot.

The vintage

Though the growing cycle in the Gevrey-Chambertin area started slowly, it accelerated from May onwards. The summer notably had two heatwaves. The harvest began on 10 September giving rise to structured and complex wines while preserving freshness and minerality.

Winemaking and ageing

The harvested grapes were chilled as soon as they arrived in the winery. A minimalist intervention was chosen for the fermentations, with light treading the cap.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).

Domaine Henri Rebourseau’s Clos de Vougeot Grand cru "Vieilles Vignes" 2019: Characteristics and tasting tips

Tasting

Clos de Vougeot Grand cru "Vieilles Vignes" 2019 is a wine that exudes an alluring minerality and aromas of undergrowth. Its velvety texture makes for a very pleasant mouthfeel.