Domaine Christian Clerget Morey-Saint-Denis 'Les Crais'

Notes of: White Flowers

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Nutty

Notes of: Lemon

Domaine Christian Clerget

Domaine Christian Clerget Morey-Saint-Denis 'Les Crais'

France, Burgundy

White wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.7

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Clerget owns nearly half a hectare of vines in Morey-Saint-Denis, Les Crais lieu dit, dividing it equally between red and white grapes. Planted in 1983, 90% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Blanc, and 5% Pinot Meunier replaced the previous Pinot Noir vines in 2003. The soil analysis revealed a whiter soil suited to Chardonnay, leading to the replanting decision. Christian harvests all white grapes together, ferments with indigenous yeasts, and transfers the young wine to barrels (20% new) for 12 months. Malolactic fermentation occurs in Spring, without lees stirring, preserving the wine's vivacity. After barrel assembly, the wine spends the next six months in tanks.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Domaine Christian Clerget Morey-Saint-Denis 'Les Crais' 1er Cru is a magnificent Burgundy Chardonnay with an intense lemon color.On the nose, aromas of citrus, white flowers, and hazelnut mix with subtle notes of spice and sandalwood. The palate is full-bodied, with a ripe, juicy character and well-integrated acidity. Flavors of lemon are framed by earthy nuances and a touch of oak. The finish is long and complex, with a lingering hint of spice. Enjoy this captivating Chardonnay with a cream soup or a savory mushroom dish.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2035

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Domaine Christian Clerget

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.7

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