Domaine Clerget Bourgogne 2021
A refined and classically styled red Burgundy with vibrant red berry fruit, floral aromatics, and delicate earthy complexity. Elegant, fresh, and finely structured, capturing the purity and finesse of traditional Pinot Noir from Burgundy.
Domaine Clerget Bourgogne 2021 is a classic Pinot Noir from Burgundy, produced by the historic Domaine Clerget family estate. While labelled under the broader Bourgogne Rouge appellation, the wine reflects the domaine’s traditional Burgundian approach, focusing on purity, balance, and terroir expression rather than power or heavy oak influence.
Made entirely from Pinot Noir, the wine showcases the grape’s ability to express freshness, perfume, and texture in Burgundy’s limestone-rich soils and cool continental climate. Pinot Noir in Burgundy tends to emphasise elegance and subtlety over sheer concentration, making balance and site expression central to the style.
An excellent example of traditional red Burgundy - ideal for those seeking freshness, subtlety, and classic Pinot Noir character.
France
Burgundy
Pinot Noir
750ml
13.50%
2021
Bourgogne Côte d'OrThe 2021 vintage in Burgundy was notably cooler and more challenging than the warmer 2020 vintage, producing wines with lower alcohol, brighter acidity, and a more traditional Burgundian profile. Many Burgundy enthusiasts consider 2021 especially appealing for its freshness, precision, and classic structure rather than ripeness or richness.
In Domaine Clerget Bourgogne 2021, the cooler vintage conditions translate into lifted red fruit, floral aromatics, crisp acidity, and a lighter, more finely etched structure. Compared with broader or riper Pinot Noir styles from warmer regions, the wine feels more restrained, mineral-driven, and food-oriented.
The oak influence remains subtle and integrated, allowing the delicate fruit and earthy nuances to remain the focus. The result is an authentic and highly drinkable Burgundy that prioritises finesse and elegance over weight.
A dry, light- to medium-bodied Pinot Noir with bright red fruit, lively acidity, and delicate earthy complexity. The cooler vintage gives the wine greater freshness and precision, emphasising elegance and drinkability over concentration or richness.
Unlike fuller-bodied New World Pinot Noir styles, the focus here is on finesse, floral aromatics, and mineral freshness. The tannins are fine and understated, while the acidity keeps the wine vibrant and highly food-friendly.
In simple terms: a classic cool-climate Burgundy — fresh, silky, and elegant, with delicate cherry fruit and refined earthy character rather than heavy richness.
- Appearance: Bright ruby with youthful transparency.
- Nose: Red cherry, raspberry, violet, earth, and subtle spice.
- Palate: Fresh red berry fruit with mineral lift and elegant savoury notes.
- Texture: Light- to medium-bodied with fine tannins and lively acidity.
- Finish: Fresh, delicate, and gently earthy.
- Roast Chicken – A classic match for elegant Burgundy Pinot Noir.
- Duck Breast – Fresh acidity balances richer poultry dishes beautifully.
- Mushroom Risotto – Earthy flavours complement the wine’s savoury nuances.
- Charcuterie – Excellent with pâté, terrines, and cured meats.
- Soft Cheeses – Particularly strong with Brie or Camembert.
- Serve at 14–16°C.
- A brief 20–30 minute decant is beneficial.
- Use a Burgundy-style glass.
- Drink now and over the next 4–5 years for freshness and aromatic precision.
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