France — wine
Vougeot
Dominated by the 50-hectare Clos de Vougeot — over 80 different owners, wildly inconsistent quality. Best parcels are in the upper third of the slope. Established by Cistercian monks in the 14th century; the château is headquarters of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.
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Vintage assessments
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85 | Good year. Quality dependent on producer location within the Clos's diverse terrain. |
| 2022 | 89 | Good warm vintage. Dense, structured from the Clos. Drink 2027+. |
| 2021 | 82 | Good. Frost year. Vougeot's large clos still produced good quality from protected parcels. |
| 2020 | 88 | Very good. Well-structured. Upper-slope Clos de Vougeot wines standout. |
| 2019 | 96 | Landmark year. Clos de Vougeot's best parcels (upper slope) producing wines of profound depth. |
| 2018 | 93 | Exceptional. Clos de Vougeot (80 ha, many owners) with outstanding quality from best parcels. |