Bourgogne Pinot Noir 'Clos Bardot' Domaine de Bellene 2023
Winegrower's winesThe Bourgogne 'Clos Bardot' from Domaine de Bellene is a Pinot Noir with pronounced elegance. It undergoes twelve months in barrique before spending an additional six months in oak barrels, acquiring distinguishable woody notes and equally earthy aromas, mostly of mushroom. However, the characteristic notes of red fruit in jam, especially cherry and raspberry, are not lacking, making it a great companion for game, red meats, and aged cheeses. Best enjoyed young, but also after four or five years of resting in the cellar
The Bourgogne Pinot Noir ‘Clos Bardot’ from Domaine de Bellene is a bottle produced in the prestigious Côte d’Or region from a very old Pinot Noir vineyard planted back in 1936. This parcel, aptly named ‘Clos Bardot’, consists of about 0.6 hectares of rows located in the small village of Corgoloin, on the southern side of the Côte de Nuits. This clos is the result of a massal selection of very old clones, thus carrying a genetic heritage of great value.
The Pinot Noir Bourgogne Domaine De Bellene ‘Clos Bardot’ originates from solely Pinot Noir grapes from a parcel almost 100 years old, cultivated with inspiration from organic methods. Specifically, the vines rest on clay-limestone soils rich in alluvial deposits, situated at an altitude of 236 meters above sea level with full southern exposure. The manual harvest is followed by careful selection of the bunches, which are then vinified in red through 25 days of spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks in contact with the skins. This is followed by the complete development of the malolactic fermentation and then aging in French oak barrels of multiple uses, for a total period of 18 months. The wine is finally bottled without undergoing invasive clarification operations.
The ‘Clos Bardot’ Domaine de Bellene Bourgogne Pinot Noir has an intense ruby red color. The aromatic bouquet offers precious aromas of red fruits in jam, such as cherry and raspberry, enriched by earthy notes, hints of leather and mushroom, and sensations of oak and vanilla imparted by the wood aging. On the palate, it is full-bodied and balanced, with a tannic structure of remarkable elegance that accompanies the elongated and flavorful finish.