Vougeraie Vougeot Blanc 1er Cru 'Clos blanc Monopole' 2019 1.5L

Key Details

• Producer: Domaine de la Vougeraie (part of the Boisset Collection), known for biodynamic and high-quality Burgundy wines.
• Appellation: Vougeot Premier Cru, specifically the monopole vineyard Clos Blanc de Vougeot (also called Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot or Clos Blanc de la Perrière in some contexts). This tiny 0.83-hectare walled vineyard sits right next to the famous Château du Clos de Vougeot and is one of the rare white Premier Cru sites in an area dominated by red Pinot Noir. It has a long history dating back to the Cîteaux monks centuries ago.
• Vintage: 2019 — A strong year in Burgundy for whites, with ripe fruit balanced by good acidity and structure, often showing richness from the warm season.
• Format: 1.5L magnum — Larger formats like this age more gracefully and are great for sharing or special occasions.

Tasting Notes & Reviews

This 2019 is generally highly regarded as a rich, powerful, and elegant white Burgundy. Common descriptors from critics and tasters include:

• Aromas of ripe peach, lemon/lime, citronella, hazelnut, white chocolate, nuts, apple, butterscotch, and subtle oak (toasty/vanilla notes).
• Palate: Dense and waxy texture, creamy yet balanced, with integrated oak, good minerality, saline/mineral finish, and bright acidity to keep it fresh. Some note a slight reduction early on that opens with air.
• Scores often in the 92–95 range (e.g., praised as "stellar" by Decanter, intense and long-finishing by Wine Spectator, rich and oaky yet solid by community notes on CellarTracker).

It's often described as needing a bit of decanting or time to fully shine, with excellent aging potential (drink now through 2030+).