Haegelen-Jayer, Clos de Vougeot 1989

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HAEGELEN-JAYERThe Domaine dates back to the early 70s when Alfred Haegelen arrived from Alsace and married Madeleine Jayer, a niece of the great Henri. As the later’s domaine, Haegelen-Jayer was based in Vosne-Romanée, in the heart of Burgundy’s best climats. Vines were purchased in the 70s and also came from the family: Echezeaux, Clos de Vougeot and Chambolle-Musigny. Vinification methods were classic, with long cuvaison and low yields producing wines “full without being robust and wines rich and concentrated: indeed, this is extremely succulent, nicely long-lasting Pinot Noir. This is a good source, especially for the Clos de Vougeot.” (Clive Coates in The Wines of Burgundy, 2008). The wines produced were mostly sold to private clients, thus explaining why they were so rarely seen on the market. 2009 was the last vintage produced, since Alfred Haegelen then retired with none of his children becoming a winemaker like him.The parcel from which the wine on offer was made is located at the very top of the Clos de Vougeot slope, among the best plots of the Cru and a few metres from Grands Echezeaux just on the other side of the road. As stated by Robert Parker in his book Burgundy, 1990: “Not surprisingly, this is an extraordinary source of Clos de Vougeot, to the extent that one is able to find the wines”.Clos de Vougeot is arguably one of the most famous Grand Cru in Burgundy, being the larger in surface with close to 50 hectares and symbolising the birthplace of Burgundian winemaking tradition. Vineyards were purchased or, as regularly seen in Burgundy, donated to Cistercian monks from the close Abbaye de Citeaux, from as early as the 12th century. A wall has been then built around the Clos, which boundaries have remained the same since 14th century. The Château du Clos de Vougeot, with its non-definable charm, has been built from 1551 and serves nowadays as headquarters of the famous Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, which promotes wines of Burgundy.

12 bottles per lot

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CLOS DE VOUGEOT VERTICAL 1989-2009
Christie’s is delighted to have been entrusted the sale of this unique vertical of one of Burgundy’s greatest Grand Cru. These wines have been stored in the same cool natural cellar in Burgundy since release and have been packed and labelled especially for this sale. This a unique opportunity to taste a large Grand Cru vertical in perfect condition with pristine provenance.
Haegelen-Jayer, Clos de Vougeot 1989
Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits
Levels: two at 3cms, eight at 3.5cms, one at 4cms and one at 4.5cms
12 bottles per lot

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On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

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