{"product_id":"domaine-rene-leclerc-1985-clos-prieur-gevrey-chambertin","title":"Domaine René Leclerc 1985 Clos Prieur Gevrey-Chambertin Burgundy France","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"260\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-end=\"4305\" data-start=\"4245\"\u003eRare Mature Burgundy • 1985 Vintage • Collector’s Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"260\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"264\"\u003eDomaine René Leclerc 1985 Clos Prieur Gevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and mature expression of Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most respected family domaines. Sourced from the historic \u003cstrong data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eClos Prieur vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine reflects both the \u003cstrong data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eheritage of the Leclerc family\u003c\/strong\u003e and the timeless character of aged Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"607\"\u003eProduced from \u003cstrong data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"621\"\u003eold vines planted on limestone and clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine was crafted using traditional, low-intervention methods—indigenous yeasts, minimal handling, and aging in neutral oak to preserve purity and terroir expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"843\"\u003eNow with decades of bottle age, this 1985 vintage reveals the \u003cstrong data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"905\"\u003eevolutionary beauty of mature Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aromas of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"959\"\u003edried cherry, forest floor, leather, and subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge alongside earthy undertones and hints of mushroom and mineral. On the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003esilky and resolved\u003c\/strong\u003e, with softened tannins, layered complexity, and a long, nuanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003eClos Prieur is one of the most recognized village-level sites in Gevrey-Chambertin, and wines from this vineyard—especially with extended aging—offer a compelling window into the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1443\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003edepth, elegance, and longevity of classic Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003ecollector’s bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for those seeking fully mature Pinot Noir with authenticity and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1568\" data-section-id=\"1y9spqs\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garnet with brick hues (indicative of age)\u003cbr data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried cherry, forest floor, leather, mushroom, spice\u003cbr data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1709\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, evolved, earthy, layered complexity\u003cbr data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1766\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, delicate, and savory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1813\" data-section-id=\"86njdo\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2023\" data-start=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1836\" data-section-id=\"1bk990h\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1838\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gevrey-Chambertin Village\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1912\" data-start=\"1883\" data-section-id=\"14g71de\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1885\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clos Prieur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1913\" data-section-id=\"1f1tpgr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limestone, clay, and marl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1953\" data-section-id=\"168m6tk\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2023\" data-start=\"1983\" data-section-id=\"10cv2cx\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable, low yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003eClos Prieur is a historic vineyard, partially classified as Premier Cru, known for producing wines with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2170\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003estructure, depth, and aging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"2216\" data-section-id=\"1ly5eev\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2393\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2231\" data-section-id=\"1plq244\"\u003eHand-harvested fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2256\" data-section-id=\"dat4ir\"\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2322\" data-start=\"2290\" data-section-id=\"f5srp5\"\u003eTraditional vat vinification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2359\" data-start=\"2323\" data-section-id=\"fs5yxb\"\u003eAged 12–15 months in neutral oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2393\" data-start=\"2360\" data-section-id=\"4pru0o\"\u003eMinimal intervention approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2395\"\u003eThe Leclerc philosophy focuses on \u003cstrong data-end=\"2474\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003epurity, balance, and terroir transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e, avoiding excessive oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2583\" data-start=\"2554\" data-section-id=\"1bpvzqn\"\u003eAbout Domaine René Leclerc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2843\" data-start=\"2585\"\u003eDomaine René Leclerc is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2668\" data-start=\"2611\"\u003emulti-generational family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin\u003c\/strong\u003e, with roots dating back to the late 19th century. 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