Edouard Delaunay, Vougeot 1er Cru, Les Cras, 2023 (1x Barrel) | Exclusive Dinner Experience for 4 Guests

Footnotes

This is the only barrel of Vougeot Les Cras produced in 2023 vintage. Bottles are lying at Maison Edouard Delaunay in Burgundy.

This lot includes:
- 1x Salmanazar (9L)
- 12x Jeroboams (3L)
- 36x Magnums (1.5L)
- 135x bottles (750ml)
- A bespoke label with the name of the successful buyer
- An exclusive invitation including visit, dinner and private tasting at Maison Édouard Delaunay for 4 guests


Maison Edouard Delaunay
Founded in 1893 and revived in 2017 by Laurent Delaunay, the fifth-generation winemaker, Maison Edouard Delaunay has swiftly re-established itself among Burgundy's leading houses. From its cellars in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the Maison crafts finely detailed, terroir-driven wines across the Côte d'Or, combining artisanal precision with modern sensibility. The commitment to minimal intervention, small-scale vinification, and exacting parcel selection ensures wines of balance, purity and authenticity – reaffirming Edouard Delaunay's historical place at the heart of Burgundy's renaissance.



The Terror of Vougeot 1er Cru Les Cras
Among Vougeot's four Premier Cru climats, Les Cras stands apart for its refinement and minerality. The name derives from the Old French "craie" (chalk), a nod to the pale, stony soils that yield wines of notable tension and aromatic lift. Situated directly above the Clos de Vougeot, on the mid-slope's well-drained limestone and marl, Les Cras consistently produces wines of striking elegance: red and black cherry, rose petal and subtle spice wrapped in fine-grained tannins and a saline, persistent finish. In 2023, only one barrel was produced from this prized parcel, underlining both rarity and singular character.



2023 Vintage of Burgundy
The 2023 vintage in Burgundy marks a welcome return to balance and classicism after several years of climatic extremes. Despite a challenging flowering period and localized mildew pressure, the Côte de Nuits enjoyed a long, even ripening season under largely dry, temperate conditions. The resulting wines show purity of fruit, moderate alcohol, and subtle tannins – a vintage defined by finesse rather than power. The reds are perfumed and vivid, with poised acidity and precise terroir expressions, recalling the elegance of 2010 but with greater generosity of fruit.



Terms & Conditions of the Experience
• Additional Costs: Any costs, expenses or arrangements not explicitly included are the sole responsibility of the buyer and guests. Excluded items include but are not limited to, airfare, transport to and from Domaine Edouard Delaunay, travel documentation, insurance, or any emergency-related expenses.
• Transferability: The experience is non-transferable and may not be assigned, gifted or resold.
• Refunds: The experience is non-refundable. No refund will be issued in the event of non-attendance or inability to participate.
• Cancellation and Rescheduling: Requests must be made at least three months prior to the scheduled date. Later cancellations may result in forfeiture of the experience. The experience must be taken before December 31, 2027.
• Discretion: Domaine Edouard Delaunay reserves the right to modify the experience with equivalent alternatives and accepts no responsibility for changes beyond its reasonable control.