Bruno Clavelier, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux, 2005
Bruno Clavelier is a pioneering organic and biodynamic farmer working in Vosne-Romanée, and Les Corbeaux is a stunning expression of his meticulous farming and low-intervention winemaking. This 1er Cru vineyard sits at the very southern edge of Gevrey-Chambertin, on heavier clay-loam soils, with vines over 60 years old that push their roots deep into the earth for mineral complexity. The 2005 vintage shows fresh aromas of cassis, chocolate, and mint, followed by black fruit, minerals, licorice, and mint on the palate—less fleshy and silky than Clavelier's other offerings, but marked by firmness and grip. Bottled without fining or filtration after 16-18 months in 30% new oak, it captures the essence of serious, site-driven Burgundy. It's a wine for those who understand that great Pinot Noir whispers rather than shouts.
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Bruno Clavelier is a pioneering organic and biodynamic farmer working in Vosne-Romanée, and Les Corbeaux is a stunning expression of his meticulous farming and low-intervention winemaking. This 1er Cru vineyard sits at the very southern edge of Gevrey-Chambertin, on heavier clay-loam soils, with vines over 60 years old that push their roots deep into the earth for mineral complexity. The 2005 vintage shows fresh aromas of cassis, chocolate, and mint, followed by black fruit, minerals, licorice, and mint on the palate—less fleshy and silky than Clavelier's other offerings, but marked by firmness and grip. Bottled without fining or filtration after 16-18 months in 30% new oak, it captures the essence of serious, site-driven Burgundy. It's a wine for those who understand that great Pinot Noir whispers rather than shouts.
