2017 Domaine de la VOUGERAIE (Prémeaux-Prissey) -- Part I: Red Wines Tasted from Cask Samples and Bottle

Harvesting at this biodynamic estate began on 28 August with Chardonnay. Once finished on Côte de Beaune with Puligny-Folatières, the harvesting then moved to the reds on the Côte de Beaune, and then to the Côte de Nuits. 

The estate used less new oak (both for red and for white) in 2017 than in previous years, a trend I heard in other cellars, too. 

Acidities are correct, but the malic acidity is low, as is typical for the vintage.

We start with the reds: (Continue reading here.)