Domaine Y.Clerget - Volnay 1er cru - Les Mitans - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

From a micro-plot of 16 ares of 50-year-old vines, vinified with 50% whole bunches, the Volnay 1st Cru Les Mitants Red 2018 offers impeccable delicacy and smooth tannins, combined with the depth of Volnay. It's a unique wine with fabulous tension, good structure, chewiness, and a beautiful persistence.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Vineyard size: 16 ares. Vine age: 50 years. Terroir: clay-limestone. Aged for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Game terrine, slowly braised stew, roasted quail, tender beef cheek in red wine with new potatoes, and a thick veal chop sautéed with sage.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2034 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A family of winemakers rooted in Burgundy since the 13th century, the Clerget family continues their heritage with heart and passion. Domaine Yvon Clerget is now led by Thibaud, who was trained around the world before returning to his native land for the 2015 vintage.

Carrying all the ambitions of the new generation, he produces wines of great depth, completeness, and expressiveness on 6 hectares, in total harmony with their terroirs: Meursault, Vougeot, Corton, Pommard, and of course, the beating heart of the estate, Volnay!