Domaine Bruno Clavelier - Vosne Romanee La Combe Brulee Vieilles Vignes 2017
Price: $129.96
| Producer | Domaine Bruno Clavelier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 794104 |
| Size | 750ml |
Former professional rugby player Bruno Clavelier is one of the most enthusiastic and energetic personalities one can come across in Burgundy. Our visit to his Domaine a few years ago cemented his small production wines permanently on our radar. Bruno describes the 2018s as having the potential to be great. Despite the warm conditions Bruno was able to capture a surprising amount of freshness and fruit clarity.
Despite the small stature of the Domaine, 6.5ha, Bruno's holdings are well placed and blessed with old vines up to 80 years old. Of the available 2018s no cuvee is made from younger than 50 year old vines. Bruno calls his vines the estate's "treasure" and he manages them biodynamically. Bruno has many former rugby player friends and they are the workhorses for the annual harvest which, is 100% manual. Vinification happens in oak vats with native yeasts. Not much new oak is used; about a third for the 1er Crus and 'less' for the others. The results show generous flavors and most importantly, the terroir.
La Combe Brûlée is one such well-placed village parcel. This vineyard is tucked away in a cool pocket at the base of the hill near the Combe itself. This site gains freshness from the colling effect of the Combe yet, gains the warmth of its slightly southern exposure.
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