Domaine Georges Roumier, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 1988

Domaine Georges Roumier farms more than 12 ha in and around Chambolle-Musigny. Its Bonnes-Mares (1.39 ha) is split evenly between Terres Blanches marl, giving spice and white flowers, and Terres Rouges clay-limestone, adding richness; the two are vinified apart and blended, and the domaine likens the result to Morey's force with Chambolle's complexity. Les Amoureuses (0.40 ha) is elegant, airy and silky. A 0.10 ha sliver of Musigny, Ruchottes- and Charmes-Chambertin, Les Cras, Les Combottes and the 2.6 ha Morey monopole Clos de la Bussière complete the reds; Corton-Charlemagne is the only white. Fruit is 65–90% destemmed, fermented with wild yeasts and aged 14–16 months with 15–30% new oak, unfined and unfiltered.

Region

Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy

Vineyards

More than 12 ha; Bonnes-Mares 1.39 ha, Amoureuses 0.40 ha, Musigny 0.10 ha, Clos de la Bussière 2.59 ha

Grapes

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Wines

Musigny, Bonnes-Mares, Ruchottes-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Corton-Charlemagne, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses and Les Cras, Les Combottes, Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière

Style

Partial destemming, indigenous yeasts, 14–16 months in oak with 15–30% new, unfined and unfiltered

Website

https://www.roumier.com/

Sources: roumier.com, winewithseth.com