Corton-Le Rognet Grand Cru VV

Domaine Bruno Clavelier

Corton-Le Rognet Grand Cru VV

Producer
Domaine Bruno Clavelier

Country
France

Region
Burgundy

Sub-Region
Côte de Nuits

Appellation
Corton Grand Cru

Farming
Sustainable, Organic (Ecocert), Biodynamic (Demeter)

Varietals
100% Pinot Noir

Vineyards & Viticulture
Acquired in 1999, Bruno's first Grand Cru parcel sits on the border of Ladoix and Aloxe-Corton on the hill of Corton. It has an easterly exposure and lies a little more than halfway up the hillside. The estate is a total of 6.5 hectares. All vines are selection massale and most were planted in 1930s and 1940s. This property was an early adopter of organics (certified in 1999) and has practiced biodynamics since 2000 (certified 2005).

Soils
Deep and mineral rich

Harvest & Vinification
Fermentation (around 40% whole cluster) takes place in oak open-top fermenter (cuve tronconique), with native yeast and manual punch downs. After a gentle pneumatic pressing, the wine is racked by gravity to oak barrels (from Tronçais, Allier). Aged for 18 months (30% new for Grand Cru & 1er Cru, less in new for village), then bottled unfined and unfiltered.