Domaine Yvon Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Mitans 2022

"This is a very fine premier cru. The Les Mitans demonstrates very well the finesse of the wines made in Volnay." 50+ year old vines Clay-limestone soils 280 m altitude De-stemmed Indigenous yeast Aged in barrel (30% new) 3 barrels made Unfined and unfiltered At Domaine Yvon Clerget the grapes are hand harvested, sorted in the vineyard and then completely destemmed. The cold maceration takes place for five to seven days and the whole process lasts for 15 to 20 days in a stainless steel tank. During the maceration, pump-overs are used and the cap is pushed down once per day. The wine undergoes its malolactic fermentation in 228 litre French oak barrels and is then matured for twelve months. Before bottling, the wine matures for two months in a stainless steel tank. 25% new French oak is used. TN: The nose is delicate with profound notes of red fruits, rose petals and black fruits. The palate is refined and delicate with some candied fruits going through to the finish with ample energ