2015 PASCAL CLEMENT BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR

2015 PASCAL CLEMENT BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, BURGUNDY, FRANCE. 100% Pinot Noir. From South oriented vineyards across the Côte de Beaune, often close (10-100 meters) from Village and 1er Cru classified plots. Located on piedmont slopes, in limestone areas, with clay and marl nuances, stony if not rocky, well-drained and where water rarely stagnates. Aged 10 months in French oak, this tasty Bourgogne sings of red and black fruits followed by earthy sois bois notes. Lively acidity gives structure to the ripe, round fruit, for an overall impression of both fullness and finesse. Expertly crafted, this drinks like a more expensive wine.

About: Pascal Clement was born in the village of Savigny-les-Beaune to a family of growers, where his father founded the Maison in 1950. After over 20 years as a grower and winemaker in the region – including his time at legendary Domaine Coche-Dury in Meursault - he launched his own micro-négoçiant project in 2012. The wines live in a stunning building built in 1850 with a splendid arched cellar, housing 200 barrels. Pascal works with friends across several appellations, personally selecting and tending the plots he chooses to work with.

Running a thin line from Auxerre in the north to Lyon in the south, the vineyards of Burgundy are revered, idolized and worshipped, especially those that fall in the Côte d’Or, or “Golden Slopes.” There are thousands of small-scale growers, often with only tiny parcels of land - in some cases mere rows - which means most Burgundy producers operate as négociants out of neccessity. Wines are classified from regional appellation (AC Bourgogne) up through Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. (Importer)