Yvon Clerget Volnay 1er Clos du Verseuil 2021

Yvon Clerget Volnay 1er Clos du Verseuil 2021

Thibaud Clerget took over the family Domaine in 2015; one of the oldest Domaines in the village. The rebirth of one of Volnay’s little treasures then began with six hectares of vineyards located within the best climats* of Burgundy. The vineyard of 1er cru “Clos du Verseuil” is located at the border, north of the renowned Taillepieds climat. The vineyard is 40 years of age.

This is very classy wine. The bouquet is complex with notes of dark fruits, subtle spice aromas and vibrant red fruits. The palate is silky, rich and offers plenty of depth. It can be paired with charcuterie, charred meat, a large array of cow’s milk cheese and roast poultry. Drink now with 45 minutes of decanting or keep up until 2028 and beyond.

The 2021 Clos de Verseuil 1er Cru was fully destemmed and matured in 20% new oak. This has a lovely oyster shell element on the nose, intertwined with lush red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with lightly spiced red fruit, good grip and building weight in the mouth towards an almost Pommard-like finish. Convincing in terms of complexity here. 92-94pts - Neal Martin, Vinous. 

6 barrels, one of them new, instead of 13. All destemmed. Attractive mid red, a certain density of fruit though with possibly a slight volatile note. More structure to this wine, more typical of earlier vintages. The fruit spreads well to the back of the palate, good acid balance and refined tannins. Dark raspberry to finish. Drink from 2026-2032. 90-93 Points - Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy