Domaine Rene LeClerc Bourgogne Rouge 2021 Sustainable

A very prestigious name in Gevrey Chambertin! Domaine René Leclerc is a family farm of 24 acres since 1962 succeeding René Bernollin. Their philosophy is to make wines with the same passion for different terroirs that are not technical. René and his son, François emphasize the fruit component by pressing the grape (old 1952 press) for only 3 hours to avoid bitter tannins and utilize used barrels only. Too much oak, Rene says, dries out a wine and makes it less pleasurable. For the Leclerc family, this is art, not simply a scientific recipe. These are traditional wines of uncompromising quality. Today, they are one of the best known and most highly respected craftsmen in Burgundy.

Vinification and Élevage: Grapes are pressed utilizing an antique, manual wooden press, then the juice undergoes a short cold maceration. Fermentation is completed all indigenous yeasts in traditional vats. After six months the wines are racked into barrel for aging. Bourgogne Rouge sees no new oak.

Notes: 

Exhibits a bouquet of red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, along with floral notes like violet. These aromas can be delicate and nuanced.

This delightful Bourgogne combines fragrant and earthy notes, offering a sumptuous experience. With the potential for aging gracefully over 5-7 years, it evolves to reveal deeper, more complex flavors, and evolves to unveil richer, more savory notes. 

100% Pinot Noir.