Gerard Raphet Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 (75cl, 13%)

Gerard Raphet Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 is a 750ml Burgundy Grand Cru red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir, bottled at approximately 13% ABV. Sourced from century-old vines within the Clos de Vougeot vineyard, it is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Domaine Gerard Raphet is based in Morey-Saint-Denis and has passed winemaking knowledge across four generations. The grapes are hand-harvested, fermented on indigenous yeasts in tank, then aged for approximately 18 months in predominantly older French oak barrels with roughly 15% new oak. The nose opens with earthy minerality, then cinnamon, clove, incense, ripe red and black berries. The palate reveals black cherry fruit laced with baking spice and subtle earthiness, with fine-grained tannins and generous ripeness. The finish is moderately long, with lingering spice, mineral and dark fruit undertones and a gentle tannin grip.