A magnum of Le Clos Goillotte 2018, from the half-hectare monopole in the centre of Vosne-Romanée that was the first vineyard of Prieuré Roch. The warm 2018 season gave the wine a riper, darker cast than usual.
About This Wine
For generations the Goillotte was kept for the household that owned it. Its wine was drunk by the family, and the plot was left out of the records when the Vosne-Romanée appellation was drawn up in 1936. Only in 1988, when Henry-Frédéric Roch bought it, did the wine reach the public under the Clos Goillotte name. The 0.55-hectare plot is bottled under the village appellation. 2018 was a hot, dry year with a large crop and deep-coloured reds; in Vosne, growers managed both power and elegance.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Ripe dark cherry, blackberry and rose, with baking spice and a little sandalwood.
- Palate: Round and generous, with soft tannins, a silky texture and fresh acidity holding it together.
- Finish: Long, warm and spicy, with a floral edge.
Serving & Food
Decant for an hour and serve at 16°C in large Burgundy glasses. The magnum is starting to open and should drink well into the mid-2030s. Try it with roast quail, Bresse chicken with cream and morels, or steamed tofu with black mushrooms.
How to Enjoy
A dinner for a small group, and anyone who wants to try this plot in the larger format.
Product Details
Producer: Domaine Prieuré Roch
Country: France
Region: Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Appellation: Vosne-Romanée
Vineyard: Le Clos Goillotte Monopole, 0.55 ha
Vintage: 2018
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Format: 1.5L magnum
About the Domaine
Not every Prieuré Roch vineyard is owned outright. The domaine's hectare of Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, for example, has been rented from Domaine Marion of Fixin since 1994, and farmed by the Roch team in the same way as the rest of the estate.
The Clos Goillotte, by contrast, has belonged to the domaine since the start, and the Vosne-Romanée holdings around it remain the heart of the estate. In magnum, the smaller ratio of air to wine means the Goillotte ages more gradually than in bottle.