Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards 2022
Y. ClergetThis Volnay immediately gives a nice tone of the oak and of course red fruit. A beautiful refined aroma and taste with a long impressive aftertaste.
Appellation
Volnay 1er Cru
Grape variety
pinot noir
Style
Rich & Exuberant
Format
750 ml
Available
€109.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Y. Clerget | France | Bourgogne - Côte de Beaune |
About the winemaker
As of harvest year 2015, Thibaud is in charge of the family domain which is now located in Pommard. This makes him the 28th generation and his are already counted among the top producers in the appellation. As of harvest year 2019, Thibaud has also started a small négoce to be able to make a little more white wines. Several appellations like the slightly unknown premier cru Meursault Les Bouchères, but also a red Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet.
Vineyard management
Practising organics
Details
| Vineyard | Les Brouillards is a vineyard next to the premier cru Les Mitans and can be divided into a "village" part and a part with the premier cru status. The vineyard is sensitive to hail due to its location. The soil here is rich in lime and calcareous clay. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | The vinification at Thibaud is highly dependent on the vintage. Vinification entière one year and no vinification the next, use of new oak depends on the appellation of origin etc. This premier cru is for 20% raised on new oak. The upbringing in 228 liter oak barrels is 12 months and after this the wine stays for another 4 months on tank after blending. 80% off the bunches were de-stemmed in 2022. |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 10 years and more after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
