Clos de Vougeot was considered since time began as being one of the greatest wines in Burgundy

October 4, 2010

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Considered since time began as being one of the greatest wines in Burgundy and witness to the region’s Cistercian past, Clos de Vougeot is also a model example of Burgundian organisation. It alone embodies all the complexities of the Burgundy wine region and all its subtleties.

Exclusive property of monks for over six centuries, it is now in the hands of over 80 owners grouped at the heart of a protective body, which provides a model for other appellations.

In 1098, Robert de Molesmes founded a monastery in a marshy region, overgrown with reeds (“cistels” in old French). Rapidly, from 1110 onwards, the Abbey of “Cîteaux” benefited from donations, usually in the form of neglected land which would soon be turned in to vineyards. The last acquisition dates back to 1336.

The surrounding wall clearly dates back to the 13th century -100 years after the foundation of the abbey – at a time when one already spoke of “Clausum de Vougeot”. It is certain that the boundaries have not changed since the 14th century.

Source: http://www.anne-gros.com/en/clos-vougeot-history.html

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