{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-et-thierry-glantenay-1er-cru-les-brouillards-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026 Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards | 92 Point Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 92 Point Volnay Premier Cru | 50-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume, silky texture and mineral finesse — a beautiful expression of Premier Cru Volnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Tiny yields. Indigenous yeast. Classic Côte de Beaune elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Perfume, Purity \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautifully expressive Volnay — ripe redcurrant and crushed strawberry, fine tannins and wonderful mineral definition.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby-red with beautiful clarity and youthful crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately expressive with \u003cstrong\u003eripe redcurrant, raspberry, crushed strawberry and wild strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with violet, subtle peppermint, bitter chocolate, cardamom and delicate earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, finely structured and beautifully harmonious. Pure red berry fruit sits at the centre, carried by \u003cstrong\u003efine tannins and excellent mineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's concentration without heaviness and a wonderful combination of generosity and classical Volnay finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fresh and beautifully detailed, with raspberry, strawberry, subtle spice and mineral notes lingering over fine tannins. The 2023 received \u003cstrong\u003e90–92 points from The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, which praised its open red-fruited bouquet, harmonious palate and fine minerality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother excellent result for a vineyard with a remarkably consistent critical record: the 2022 also received \u003cstrong\u003e92 Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 2020 earned \u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards – Classic Premier Cru Volnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Volnay Premier Cru lying towards the \u003cstrong\u003ePommard side of the appellation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat location helps explain the personality of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou still get the perfume and elegance associated with Volnay, but there's also genuine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth • Structure • Savouriness • Tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay finesse with an extra layer of structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious vintages have been noted for ripe red fruits, florals, mineral character and enough tannin to reward cellaring, while retaining the delicacy that makes Volnay so compelling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the value proposition becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith extraordinarily low yields reported at around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 hl\/ha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore fermentation for approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo weeks in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then spends approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith only:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is matured on lees, undergoes malolactic fermentation and is bottled without filtration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's beautifully traditional Burgundy winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, only 20% new oak means the emphasis remains where it should:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the vineyard and the Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThierry Glantenay is one of those Burgundy growers worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine is based in \u003cstrong\u003eVolnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Thierry producing wines from an impressive collection of terroirs across Volnay and Pommard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis approach is relatively restrained in the cellar. Rather than forcing extraction, the domaine has historically allowed fermentation itself to extract colour, flavour and tannin, with restrained pigeage and remontage and patient élevage in barrel. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Burgundy built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit • Terroir • Texture • Freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than excessive winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere neighbouring Pommard tends toward greater power and structure, Volnay is famous for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Red Fruit • Florals • Fine Tannins • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Brouillards brings a slightly more structured edge to that personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is Pinot Noir with enough substance to age but enough perfume and generosity to be extremely seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of Burgundy that comes alive with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a seriously attractive Premier Cru Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50-year-old Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny reported yields of 15 hl\/ha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-harvested fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 months élevage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$245.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Premier Cru Volnay from mature vines and a respected grower, that's a compelling proposition in today's Burgundy market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I particularly like is the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy built around sheer concentration or oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry, crushed strawberry, perfume, fine tannins and minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e — exactly the qualities that make great Volnay so seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Silky. Mineral. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the elegance of Volnay with enough structure and old-vine depth to make it a genuinely serious cellar proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Wine Advocate. 50-Year-Old Vines. Volnay 1er Cru. $245 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A beautiful Premier Cru Burgundy to enjoy with air now or cellar confidently for 10–15+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Bernard \u0026amp; Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards is a 90–92 point old-vine Pinot Noir from approximately 50-year-old vines cropped at just 15 hl\/ha. Hand harvested, naturally fermented and matured for 16 months in French oak with only 20% new barrels, it combines raspberry, cherry, floral perfume and liquorice with fine tannins, mineral freshness and a long saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernard et Thierry Glantenay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479387402542,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023DomaineBernardetThierryGlantenay1erCru_LesBrouillards.png?v=1787274361","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/domaine-bernard-et-thierry-glantenay-1er-cru-les-brouillards-2023","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}