2021 Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers"
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Reviewed January 2023Note: from 40+ year old vines from a parcel that measures .87 ha
Moderate reduction presently dominates the underlying fruit though there is excellent verve to the more concentrated and powerful if less refined medium-bodied flavors that brim with sappy dry extract while the balanced finale offers first-rate complexity and persistence. This is terrific and in 2021, appears to be a match for the Clos St. Jacques. *Burghound Sweet Spot Outstanding!*
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Professional Reviews
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Decanter
This dark, powerful wine was made exclusively from the old vines in Clair’s 0.87-hectare parcel of Cazetiers. Clair explained, 'We only saw 4 barrels from 60 [planted] ares; the young vines were all pulled up because of problems with the rootstock. There is a compellingly ripe plummy fruit here, yet no loss of freshness on the palate. The texture is firm and tannic, with great length and a complex, subtle finish. According to Clair, the muscular texture comes from the grey marl soil: 'The vines have to struggle to grow'. (CC)
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Tim Atkin
Arthur Clair, Bruno's youngest son, said, "This is the Premier Cru with the most volume on the palate." And while there certainly is ample body here, what called out to me the most were the notably grippy tannins. The flavor mix includes Marasca cherries, red currants, toast and chocolate, and they create an enticing, heady aroma, too. This was aged in one barrel from 2019 and the rest were originally used in 2017.
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Vinous
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru is a tiny production due to degeneration in the vineyard for the 161-49 clone. It has a very precise bouquet that gently unfolds in the glass, with wonderful mineralité. The palate is tensile from the start, candied orange peel infusing the red fruit, just a touch of hardness on the finish at the moment suggesting that it will need 3-5 years in bottle. Classy. (NM)
Notes
Bill Nanson Burgundy Report: "Planted in 1958 A deeper nose with lots of concentration. Hmm, now here’s a wine that is more focused on texture to start, beautiful, and slightly cushioned with velvet. Only from the middle to the finish comes a darker berry fruit that slowly mouthwatering spreads over the palate. Super…" (01/2023)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Origin | Gevrey Chambertin, Burgundy, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1702811 |