Domaine Clerget Bourgogne 2020
An elegant and expressive red Burgundy with bright cherry fruit, floral aromatics, and refined earthy complexity. Fresh, silky, and beautifully balanced, offering classic Pinot Noir character in a pure and approachable style.
Domaine Clerget Bourgogne 2020 is a refined Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s long-established family domaines, produced from vineyards within the Bourgogne appellation surrounding the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. While classified simply as Bourgogne Rouge, wines from quality domaines such as Clerget can deliver remarkable finesse and terroir character well above the level often associated with regional Burgundy.
The wine is made entirely from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s signature grape variety and one of the world’s most transparent expressions of terroir. Pinot Noir thrives in Burgundy’s limestone-rich soils and cool continental climate, producing wines defined more by elegance, perfume, and texture than by power or extraction.
Domaine Clerget Bourgogne 2020 represents an excellent introduction to traditional red Burgundy - approachable enough for newer Pinot Noir drinkers, yet authentic and nuanced enough to satisfy enthusiasts looking for classic regional Burgundy character.
France
Burgundy
Pinot Noir
750ml
13.50%
2020
Bourgogne Côte d'OrThe 2020 vintage in Burgundy was warm and generous, delivering excellent ripeness and concentration while still retaining freshness and aromatic definition. In Domaine Clerget Bourgogne 2020, this translates into vibrant red fruit, silky tannins, and greater depth than many lighter regional Burgundy bottlings.
Unlike heavily oaked or overly extracted Pinot Noir styles from warmer climates, the emphasis here is on purity, balance, and finesse. The wine combines fresh cherry and raspberry fruit with subtle earthiness, floral lift, and gentle spice, creating a style that feels unmistakably Burgundian.
A dry, light- to medium-bodied Pinot Noir with bright red fruit, silky texture, and fresh acidity. The wine emphasises elegance and purity rather than heaviness, with fine tannins and subtle earthy complexity supporting the fruit.
Compared with richer New World Pinot Noir styles, this Burgundy feels fresher, lighter, and more mineral-driven, focusing on finesse and drinkability rather than concentration or oak sweetness.
In simple terms: a classic red Burgundy - fresh, silky, and elegant, with delicate cherry fruit and refined earthy complexity rather than heavy richness.
- Appearance: Bright ruby red with youthful clarity.
- Nose: Red cherry, raspberry, violet, earth, and subtle spice.
- Palate: Fresh red berry fruit with silky texture and mineral lift.
- Texture: Light- to medium-bodied with fine tannins and vibrant acidity.
- Finish: Elegant, fresh, and gently savoury.
- Roast Chicken – A classic pairing for elegant Pinot Noir.
- Duck Breast – The wine’s freshness balances richer poultry beautifully.
- Mushroom Dishes – Earthy flavours complement Burgundy’s savoury complexity.
- Charcuterie – Excellent with pâté, cured meats, and terrines.
- Soft Cheeses – Particularly good with Brie or Camembert.
- Serve at 14–16°C.
- A brief 20–30 minute decant can help open the aromatics.
- Use a Burgundy-style glass.
- Drink now and over the next 4–6 years
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