France

Domaine Philippe Leclerc

➔ ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Philippe Leclerc butts the mold of the Burgundy winemaker and certainly has created his own path. He forgoes the more conservative uniform blue blazer, shirt and tie, hardly cares about ratings, and is not a promoter. At the age of 13, Philippe left school to work in the vineyard with his father. His family has owned land in Gevrey-Chambertin for over a hundred years so he grew up surrounded by vines. Philippe produced his first vintage in 1979 and has developed a loyal following, justifiably. Philippe Leclerc pulls off magnificent Pinot Noirs in the Côte d’Or.

➔ CURRENT WINES

Philippe Leclerc Bourgogne Les Bons Batons Rouge
TERROIR & VINEYARD

7.5 hectares. Vines avg 50 years (some 80). Integrated farming, organic spirit, no insecticides. Yields 35-40 hl/ha.

VINIFICATION

15-day cold maceration. 15-day ferment with foot-treading 3x/day. Aged 22 months in oak (30-50% new). Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

TASTING NOTES

Fresh red cherry and raspberry. Light-bodied with silky tannins.

Philippe Leclerc Chambolle Musigny Les Babillaires
TERROIR & VINEYARD

7.5 hectares. Vines avg 50 years (some 80). Integrated farming, organic spirit, no insecticides. Yields 35-40 hl/ha.

VINIFICATION

15-day cold maceration. 15-day ferment with foot-treading 3x/day. Aged 22 months in oak (30-50% new). Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

TASTING NOTES

Preserved cherries, leather, and game. Beautiful complexity with limestone balance.

Philippe Leclerc Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru les Cazetiers
TERROIR & VINEYARD

7.5 hectares. Vines avg 50 years (some 80). Integrated farming, organic spirit, no insecticides. Yields 35-40 hl/ha.

VINIFICATION

15-day cold maceration. 15-day ferment with foot-treading 3x/day. Aged 22 months in oak (30-50% new). Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

TASTING NOTES

Intense garnet. Ripe morello cherry, chestnut, earth, and spice. Rich, smooth, and compact with elegant supporting tannins.

Philippe Leclerc Gevrey Chambertin en Champs
TERROIR & VINEYARD

7.5 hectares. Vines avg 50 years (some 80). Integrated farming, organic spirit, no insecticides. Yields 35-40 hl/ha.

VINIFICATION

15-day cold maceration. 15-day ferment with foot-treading 3x/day. Aged 22 months in oak (30-50% new). Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

TASTING NOTES

Plum, earth, sauvage with a hint of wood. Good minerality with sleek, well-detailed flavors and bitter cherry finish.

Philippe Leclerc Gevrey Chambertin Les Platieres
TERROIR & VINEYARD

7.5 hectares. Vines avg 50 years (some 80). Integrated farming, organic spirit, no insecticides. Yields 35-40 hl/ha.

VINIFICATION

15-day cold maceration. 15-day ferment with foot-treading 3x/day. Aged 22 months in oak (30-50% new). Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

TASTING NOTES

Dark fruit with earthy, spicy notes. Full-bodied with firm tannins and good concentration.

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Bourgogne | Chambolle Musigny | Gevrey Chambertin | Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru

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