CLERGET CHRISTIAN

Christian and Isabelle Clerget run the family domaine in Vougeot, in the heart of Burgundy' s Côte de Nuits region. They are the fourth generation of the Clerget family to run the estate. They are committed to producing quality wine while respecting the culture of the vine. Domaine Christian Clerget works its wines with ancestral know-how combined with an agriculture that limits treatments to what is strictly necessary.

Geographical location of Domaine Christian Clerget

Domaine Christian Clerget covers 6 hectares around the Vougeot winery, as well as in the communes of Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis, Flagey-Échezeaux and Vosne-Romanée. The vineyards are planted almost exclusively with Pinot Noir. These famous Côte de Nuits terroirs, combined with meticulous vineyard management, contribute to the production of 8 top-quality cuvées. Christian and Isabelle Clerget harvest by hand, with 100% destemming. Only the finest grapes are kept after table sorting. Aging lasts from 18 to 20 months, resulting in the production of well-balanced wines with a long ageing potential.

Domaine Christian Clerget wines

This small Côte de Nuits domaine produces a wide range of red Burgundy appellations, including one Grand Cru and two Premiers Crus. The tannic Échezeaux Grand Cru comes from the climat en Orveaux, above Clos de Vougeot. Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes is a classic Burgundy wine. The Vougeot Premier Cru Les Petits Vougeots surprises with its delicate tannins.

Other Domaine Christian Clerget wines include Morey-Saint-Denis, Vosne Romanée Les Violettes, Chambolle-Musigny and Bourgogne Pinot Noir. The domaine also produces a rare white wine, Morey-Saint-Denis Les Crais, with 90% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Blanc and 5% Pinot Meunier.

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