2019 Vougeot, Les Cras, 1er Cru, Domaine François Legros, Burgundy

Pinot Noir is probably the most frustrating, and at times infuriating, wine grape in the world. However when it is successful, it can produce some of the most sublime wines known to man. This thin-skinned grape which grows in small, tight bunches performs well on well-drained, deepish limestone based subsoils as are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. Pinot Noir is more susceptible than other varieties to over cropping - concentration and varietal character disappear rapidly if yields are excessive and yields as little as 25hl/ha are the norm for some climats of the Côte d`Or.

Domaine François Legros is a family-owned vineyard with a rich history and a commitment to quality winemaking. What began in 1988 as a small family wine estate has blossomed into a 6.7-hectare vineyard nestled between the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune. François Legros, the steward of this vineyard, cultivates both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. The estate remains true to its roots, focusing on modernity, authenticity, and expertise.