Rene Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur
- Region
- Cote de Nuits
- Town
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Winemaker
- Leclerc, Rene
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Background
- Clos Prieur means the enclosure where people prayed. Half of this vineyard is rated Premier Cru. Rene owns vines in the non-Premier Cru half. The wine is luscious and very appealing.
- Tasting Notes
- Bright fruit, dark cherry, soft on the entry then builds across palate.
- Vineyard
- Clos Prieur
- Classification
- Village
- Grape Makeup
- Pinot Noir
- Color
- Red
- Age of Vines
- 60
- Case Made
- 200
- Cellar Potential
- 5 - 12 years
- % of New Oak Barrels
- old oak