Corton Le Rognet Grand Cru 2019 Domaine Bruno Clavelier

Producer

Secret Cellar

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

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Among Corton's many sub-plots, Le Rognet stands out due to its favorable east-facing location. Spanning 34 ares on a gentle slope at an altitude of 270-280m, old vines with an average age of 70 years draw nutrients from the weathered, soft limestone soil. The winemaking is handled by Bruno Clavelier, a biodynamic practitioner based in Vosne-Romanée. He meticulously works the vineyard according to the lunar cycle and bottles the wine unfined and unfiltered. The 2019 vintage, with its reduced yields due to frost and drought, resulted in a highly concentrated wine.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet in color with a youthful purple rim. The aroma is a complex blend of black fruits and violet, layered with a smoky nuance characteristic of this vineyard, and hints of earth and mushroom. On the palate, a vibrant fruitiness, typical of biodynamic wines, unfolds. The tannins, derived from Le Rognet's soft limestone, are surprisingly smooth and harmonious. The acidity gracefully supports the entire structure, leading to a long finish with smoky aromas and a mineral character. While it's beginning to open up now, its true potential will emerge in 6-8 years. It possesses excellent potential for long-term aging.

Food Pairings

• Roasted pheasant with black truffle
• Beef Bourguignon
• Aged Gouda cheese

Viticulture and Winemaking

• Practices biodynamic farming, certified organic
• Vineyard work follows lunar cycles
• Soil is tilled by hand, and green harvesting is performed
• Fermentation with wild yeasts and gentle pump-overs
• Aged for 16-18 months in French oak barrels, with approximately one-third new oak
• No racking during aging, minimal SO2 addition
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered, under inert gas
• Le Rognet plot is at 270-280m elevation, with old vines averaging 70 years

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol Content

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Product Information

• Volume: 750ml
• Type: Red, Full-bodied
• Region: France / Burgundy / Côte de Beaune / Corton Grand Cru (Le Rognet)
• Product Code: C19R4173

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