🏰 The 2011 vintage in Burgundy was characterized by a late flowering and a wet early summer, but an auspicious September allowed for a good harvest. Winemaker choices were critical, making it a "haute couture" type of wine year. On average, the quality is good to very good, with modest weight and concentration, often described as more akin to 1er Crus from a "to cellar" vintage. Clos Vougeot is a large Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy, known for Pinot Noir. The 2011 Clos Vougeot wines can be quite pale in color, with a highly perfumed and delicious character. Noses can be fresh and silky, with discreet red-fruit notes, sometimes showing a "veritable rose garden" aroma. On the palate, they are often mid-weight, silky, and very red-fruited, loaded with floral spice and a little chalky chew on the persistent finish. They can be round, with good scale and a growing velvet texture, despite understated tannin. Some notes mention red fruit and spice, mineral notes, and a touch of leaf. 【 Highly perfumed and delicious mid-weight Clos Vougeot from a "haute couture" vintage 】 🍴 Excellent with grilled and roasted red meats, and mild creamy cheeses. Classic pairings for red Burgundy include pâté en croûte. 🥂 This 2011 Clos Vougeot is a wine for cellaring a little while, but can also be quite delicious in its youth, making it a "perfect 'restaurant vintage'". It's suitable for a refined dinner, a special occasion, or a tasting focused on mature Burgundy.