1946 Old-Vine Clos de Vougeot

2020 Domaine du Couvent Aux Origines Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

This is a rare allocation of 80-year-old Grand Cru Pinot Noir, pulled from a prized 1946 mid-slope parcel sitting directly on the border of Flagey-Echézeaux. Sourced from the foundational crown jewel plot of Philippe Chéron’s estate, this 'Aux Origines' bottling represents the absolute peak of 2020 Burgundy concentration. Here is the twist: while Clos de Vougeot spans varying elevations, Chéron’s 1.46-hectare block in Baudes Hautes sits in the hill's absolute sweet spot. Anchored in shallow bro…

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1946 old-vine parcel Origin of estate heritage
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Tasting notes

Aroma

Black cherry, damson plum, crushed violet, clove, and cedar

Palate

Rich and expansive on the palate. Concentrated cassis and wild bramble berry unfold alongside fine, firm-grained tannins, licorice, and a long, earthy finish

Red Wine Body Profile

Light
Body Profile Delicate 39/100 Intensity
Bold
Light Bold
39.0/100
Feather-light
Delicate
Lifted
Structured
Deep
Grapes
100% Pinot Noir
ABV
13.5%
Serving
55–60°F
Window
2025–2070

Pairs with

Beef Lamb Poultry Cheese Pasta

Try our pairing recipe: Bucatini with cream of Époisses & Asparagus

In Detail

An allocation from 1946 old vines in Clos de Vougeot’s best sweet spot

This is a rare allocation of 80-year-old Grand Cru Pinot Noir, pulled from a prized 1946 mid-slope parcel sitting directly on the border of Flagey-Echézeaux. Sourced from the foundational crown jewel plot of Philippe Chéron’s estate, this 'Aux Origines' bottling represents the absolute peak of 2020 Burgundy concentration.

Here is the twist: while Clos de Vougeot spans varying elevations, Chéron’s 1.46-hectare block in Baudes Hautes sits in the hill's absolute sweet spot. Anchored in shallow brown clay over Bajocian limestone, these pre-war vines yield tiny, low-yielding berries that combine the muscular power of Clos de Vougeot with the floral sophistication of neighboring Echézeaux.

Fermented with native yeasts and aged in 25 percent new oak, this 2020 is a vin de garde built for serious collectors. Radiant now, a decade in the cellar will unlock its deep dark-fruit weight and profound earth-driven complexity.