Domaine Rene Leclerc 2017 'Clos Prieur' Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France

Medium to full-bodied Pinot Noir with hints of licorice, clove, and violets beneath deep summer cherries. Elegant and rounded on the palate. 

Winemakers: Rene & Francois Leclerc

Farming: Sustainable

Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir

Terroir: Limestone gravel, fine clay. 

Vinification: Hand sorted, destemmed. Cold fermentation for 13 to 15 days, punch downs twice per day. Aged 6 months in vat. No fining/filtration. 

Aging: Aged 1 year in neutral oak barrels