2020 Domaine Prieuré Roch Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

This is an ultra-rare, benchmark natural Grand Cru from one of Burgundy's most legendary cult domaines: the Domaie Prieuré Roch Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2020, bearing the estate's iconic ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic emblem. Founded by the late Henry-Frédéric Roch (co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti), Prieuré Roch is globally revered for its uncompromising, low-intervention philosophy—championing organic viticulture, 100% whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and vinification entirely without added sulfites (sans soufre). From the concentrated, sun-kissed 2020 vintage, this Clos de Vougeot showcases extraordinary aromatic depth and raw energy. The nose erupts with an intoxicating, wild bouquet of spiced black cherries, blood orange rind, dried rose petals, and pomegranate, layered with exotic incense, stemmy spice, black tea, forest floor sous-bois, and crushed limestone minerality. On the palate, it is deep, vibrant, and tactile, delivering sappy dark fruit framed by fine, chalky whole-bunch tannins and an electric spine of natural acidity that sails into an endlessly long, perfumed, and savory finish.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2020

• Region/Appellation: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

• Producer: Domaine Prieuré Roch

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Style: Natural, Low-Intervention, 100% Whole-Cluster, Sans Soufre (No Added Sulfites), Cult Grand Cru Red Burgundy

• Perfect for (food pairing): Pan-roasted squab with truffle reduction, roasted Bresse pigeon, pan-seared duck breast with a spiced cherry glaze, slow-roasted rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic, or tender venison loin. Its wild stemmy spice, exotic floral perfume, and savory earthy depth also make it an exceptional match for truffled mushroom dishes, slow-braised pork belly, duck confit, or mature artisanal cheeses like an aged Comté, Saint-Nectaire, or Époisses.