Domaine Y. Clerget, Volnay Premier Cru, Clos du Verseuil, Burgundy
Domaine Y. Clerget, Volnay Premier Cru, Clos du Verseuil, Burgundy
An introduction to Domaine Y. Clerget, Volnay Premier Cru, Clos du Verseuil, Burgundy
The Premier Cru Clos du Verseuil cuvée by Domaine Yvon Clerget is sourced from a 0.45 hectare plot of Pinot Noir vines planted in the Clos du Verseuil monopole, entirely owned and farmed by Domaine Yvon Clerget. The monopole lies just on the eastern edge of Volnay village, and the steep gradient and easterly aspect yields fruit of consistent ripeness. This is a nuanced wine from Domaine Yvon Clerget, showing classic Volnay floral notes but with a firm tannic core. This is a unique Premier Cru, and one that should be sought by keen drinkers of wines from this special terroir.
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Understanding Domaine Y. Clerget, Volnay Premier Cru, Clos du Verseuil, Burgundy
The vines for the Clos du Verseuil cuvée by Domaine Yvon Clerget have an average age of 68 years. They are farmed sustainably with an emphasis on organic practice. The grapes are hand-picked and typically destemmed into neutral wooden vats for fermentation with native yeast. Extraction is managed with careful pump-overs conducted twice daily. After gentle pressing, the wine is racked to French oak barrels for maturation, of which 30% are new. This is a well-balanced and gourmande wine, with plenty of sappy tannic grip and a vibrant acidity. It should cellar well for at least a decade under the right conditions.