Vosne Romanée 1er Cru “Aux Brulées” Vieilles Vignes AOC 2022

Wine Description for Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Aux Brulées” Vieilles Vignes AOC 2022 by Bruno Clavelier

Character

An aristocratic, immensely delicate Pinot Noir that is miles away from muscular extraction. Bruno Clavelier, once a professional rugby player, seeks the exact opposite of a display of strength in his wines: this Premier Cru shows a crystalline transparency and luminous clarity. In the glass, it reveals a multi-layered dynamism with nuances of dark wild berries, floral notes and a subtle mineral depth. On the palate, it presents itself as athletic, silky and of weightless elegance – a Pinot Noir that speaks softly, yet lingers for a very long time.

Terroir & Origin

Hailing from the iconic appellation of Vosne-Romanée in the Côte de Nuits, this wine is based on vines planted in the 1930s and 1940s. These Vieilles Vignes, now over 80 years old, are extremely deep-rooted in the calcareous bedrock. They naturally yield low quantities of the traditional Pinot Noir Fin clone. The estate cultivates its parcels biodynamically out of conviction (certified by Demeter and Ecocert) to translate the unadulterated expression of the soil into the bottle.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, the wine mirrors Clavelier’s uncompromising craftsmanship. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in open oak vats and featuring a partial proportion of whole bunches, the must undergoes manual punch-downs only. Maturation takes place over 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with the proportion of new wood kept at around one-third so as not to overpower the fruit. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, the fine tannic structure remains untouched, granting the 2022 vintage magnificent ageing potential.

Food Pairings

Owing to its finesse and structured freshness, this wine is an ideal partner for fine pink-roasted fillet of beef, tender breast of pheasant or classic Burgundy dishes such as Bœuf Bourguignon. It also hits the mark alongside aged Comté or creamy Époisses.