Les Petits Vougeots - A. Chopin et Fils 2021
A. Chopin et FilsPinot Noir Les Petits Vougeots 75 cl 2021
CHF 204.50−19%(CHF 272.67/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 253.59
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Technical information
- Producer
- A. Chopin et Fils
- Name
- Les Petits Vougeots
- Variety
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2021
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, earthy notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, aging in wood
- Aging
- 12-18 months
- Type of cask
- French oak barrique
- Color
- Ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 8-10 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Burgundy
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Côte de Nuits
- Type
- Red wine
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Les Petits Vougeots - A. Chopin et Fils is born in the heart of the renowned Côte de Nuits, one of the most prized areas of Burgundy, famous for its pinot noir of exceptional finesse and depth. This wine expresses with elegance and precision the typicality of the territory, combining complexity and delicacy in a perfect balance.
Produced from selected pinot noir grapes, Les Petits Vougeots - A. Chopin et Fils stands out for its refined structure and lively freshness that makes it immediately pleasing, while maintaining good longevity. The traditional vinification method, combined with aging in French oak barrels, enhances aromas of ripe red fruits, spicy notes, and light earthy nuances that recall the limestone soil of the region.
In the glass, it presents a bright ruby color, while on the palate it reveals itself to be soft yet vibrant, with a persistent and harmonious finish. Les Petits Vougeots - A. Chopin et Fils is perfect to accompany delicate red meats, stewed game, and traditional French dishes, enhancing their flavors without overpowering them. An authentic approach to great Burgundian winemaking, capable of enchanting the most demanding enthusiasts.
Produced from selected pinot noir grapes, Les Petits Vougeots - A. Chopin et Fils stands out for its refined structure and lively freshness that makes it immediately pleasing, while maintaining good longevity. The traditional vinification method, combined with aging in French oak barrels, enhances aromas of ripe red fruits, spicy notes, and light earthy nuances that recall the limestone soil of the region.
In the glass, it presents a bright ruby color, while on the palate it reveals itself to be soft yet vibrant, with a persistent and harmonious finish. Les Petits Vougeots - A. Chopin et Fils is perfect to accompany delicate red meats, stewed game, and traditional French dishes, enhancing their flavors without overpowering them. An authentic approach to great Burgundian winemaking, capable of enchanting the most demanding enthusiasts.
The winery
A. Chopin et Fils
Borgogna (Côte de Nuits)Francia
Family-run domaine in the Côte de Nuits (Comblanchien) producing terroir-driven red and white wines, run by the Chopin brothers and farmed organically.
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Estate located in Comblanchien, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits.
- Produced entirely using organic farming and hand-harvested.
- Ownership of prestigious parcels: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru and several Premier Cru parcels in Nuits-Saint-Georges.
- Premium white cuvées vinified as pure Chardonnay. The white 'Les Damodes' parcel is very limited.
- Aging: 12–14 months in wood followed by 6–8 months in amphora; bottled without fining or filtration.
The story
Family-run estate present for generations; the estate’s current structure is the result of five generations of work. In recent years management has been led by the brothers Arnaud and Alban Chopin; according to the editorial profile, Arnaud relaunched the estate after his parents’ retirement.
Production philosophy
The estate practices organic viticulture across all vineyards, with hand-harvesting and whole-cluster vinification. The wines are aged in barrels for 12–14 months and finished with 6–8 months in amphora; bottling is carried out without fining or filtration and, according to the estate, follows the rhythm of the lunar calendar.
Terroir and vineyards
The domaine is located in Comblanchien, about 5 km south of Nuits-Saint-Georges, and manages vineyard parcels distributed across Comblanchien, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny and Vougeot. Among the cited terroirs are Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Vougeot Premier Cru, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru and Les Monts de Boncourt.